Description
Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh cauliflower, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. Your family will love the creamy goodness, and you’ll appreciate how quickly it comes together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium head of fresh cauliflower (about 3 cups florets)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the dish.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and arrange around the chicken.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; whisk in Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and cauliflower, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with cauliflower and sauce (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg