Creamy Garlic Chicken with Grilled Vegetables
Ingredients:
- For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 4 medium tomatoes, halved
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and let the sauce reduce for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Grill the Vegetables:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush the asparagus and tomato halves with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill the asparagus for about 3-4 minutes per side or until tender-crisp.
- Grill the tomato halves, cut side down, for about 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften and get grill marks.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the creamy sauce. Simmer for another minute to reheat the chicken.
- Serve the creamy garlic chicken with grilled asparagus and tomatoes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner and combines the flavors of creamy garlic sauce with the freshness of grilled vegetables. Enjoy your cooking, and feel free to reach out if you have more culinary adventures to explore!
