Creamy Garlic Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables
A rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy garlic sauce, served alongside vibrant seasonal vegetables for a balanced meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) chicken breasts
- (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1/2 cups) chicken broth
- (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1 cup) broccoli florets
- (1 cup) carrot slices
- (1 cup) bell pepper strips
- (1 tablespoon) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Season 4 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, then add them to the skillet. Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 3
Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- 6
Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes.
- 8
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, steam 1 cup of broccoli florets, 1 cup of carrot slices, and 1 cup of bell pepper strips for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 9
Serve the creamy garlic chicken over the seasonal vegetables, garnishing with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
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