Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Garlic Chicken with vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious garlic sauce. This effortless dish transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary delight, ensuring smiles around the table. With tender chicken and colorful veggies, it’s perfect for both everyday meals and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers and broccoli)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add mixed vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring continuously while scraping up brown bits from the skillet. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let it simmer together on low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and vegetables (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg