Description
A delicious and creamy garlic chicken dish that pairs perfectly with tender cauliflower.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and sear until browned and cooked through, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, then remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cauliflower florets and sauté for 6 minutes until slightly tender and golden on the edges.
- Add minced garlic to the cauliflower and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream and dried thyme, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the cream sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg