Creamy Herb Chicken with Greens

Name: Creamy Herb Chicken with Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cutlets); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 2 ounce cream cheese (softened); 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 4 instant mashed potatoes (dry flakes, for 4 servings); 1 package frozen green beans

Pan-seared chicken cutlets served in a decadent, herby cream sauce, complemented by instant mashed potatoes and tender green beans for a satisfying meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cutlets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth
0.5 cup heavy cream
2 ounce cream cheese (softened)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
4 instant mashed potatoes (dry flakes, for 4 servings)
1 package frozen green beans

Instructions

Prepare instant mashed potatoes and cook frozen green beans according to package directions. Keep warm.
Season chicken breast cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, and dried Italian seasoning. Whisk continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Stir in fresh parsley.
Serve the creamy herb chicken with the mashed potatoes and green beans.

Notes

You can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce for brightness if desired. If using fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, chop about 1 teaspoon and add with the Italian seasoning.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 610
Protein: 45 g
Carbohydrates: 45.5 g
Fat: 28 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 180 mg