Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken & Vegetables recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, garlicky cream sauce and an assortment of colorful vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special meal, this easy one-pan recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced carrots (lightly steamed or blanched)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Vegetables: Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, and carrots to the sauce. Cook until tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce and vegetables over the top. Cook to heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up the creamy garlic sauce.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg