Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a rich creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Sauté the chicken cubes until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the mixed vegetables and cook until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until combined.
6. Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute some heavy cream with low-fat milk.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure even browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg