Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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Chicken breast fillets
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Unsalted butter
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Olive oil
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Heavy cream
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Parmesan cheese
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Cooked white rice
→ Produce & Aromatics
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Garlic
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Red bell pepper
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Zucchini
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Cherry tomatoes
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Fresh parsley
→ Seasonings
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Dried oregano
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Italian herb blend
# Instructions:
01 -
Season the thinly sliced chicken breast fillets with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried herbs.
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In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic, julienned red bell pepper, zucchini sticks, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has slightly thickened.
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Return the seared chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the creamy sauce for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
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Serve the creamy garlic herb chicken immediately over steamed white rice, spooning the sauce and vegetables generously over each portion. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.
# Notes:
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For a touch of heat, incorporate a pinch of chili flakes into the simmering cream sauce.
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Feel free to substitute zucchini with yellow squash or eggplant to explore alternative flavor profiles.
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To make this dish dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream. Note that this will subtly alter the flavor but remains equally delicious.
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The sauce and vegetables can be prepared in advance. Store them separately and combine just before serving for a swift weeknight meal.