Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dinner with this Creamy Garlic Chicken & Vegetables recipe. Tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a creamy garlic sauce alongside a medley of colorful vegetables, all seasoned with Parmesan and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups baby carrots
- 1½ cups broccoli florets
- 1½ cups baby potatoes, halved
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add baby carrots, broccoli, and potatoes. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for another 3–4 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can swap in cauliflower, green beans, or zucchini for variety.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables and sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
