Quick and Healthy Chicken Breast with Cream Sauce by jakewidmann

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Quick and Healthy Chicken Breast with Cream Sauce

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20 min

A delicious and nutritious dinner recipe that can be prepared quickly and easily any night of the week. It's nothing special, but it goes to show you how you can throw something healthy together in a short amount of time.

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Ingredients

Chicken

2 lbs chicken breast

1 head broccoli, chopped (about 4 cups)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp black pepper

Rice or mashed potatoes, optional

Cream Sauce

1 small onion, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp salt

1 cup heavy cream

1 ½ cup chicken broth

Directions

Chicken

Step 1

Pound chicken breasts thin (1/2 inch). Drizzle with olive oil, then seasonings. Massage to combine.

Step 2

If making rice or potatoes, cook at anytime.

Step 3

Cook chicken over medium high heat for about 5 minutes on each side. Should reach 165° F

Step 4

Cook broccoli separately to allow it to release its liquid.

Step 5

Once chicken is done, remove from pan and let rest. Add olive oil to pan and sauté onion until softened. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add in cream, broth, spices and seasonings. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened. Reduce heat, add in broccoli and sliced chicken. Serve & enjoy!

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