Crispy Chicken in Cream Sauce with Vegetables
Golden crispy chicken pieces simmered in a rich cream sauce with a colorful mix of vegetables. A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 1.5 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1.5 lb chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- 4
Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 0.5 cup chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- 5
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.
