Chicken breasts and zucchini, bathed in a luscious garlic cream sauce, make for a tantalizingly flavorful dish. This culinary delight balances the tender texture of chicken breasts with the crispness of zucchini, all while drowning in a savory symphony of garlic and cream. Please your taste buds as you delve into the world of flavors this dish has to offer.
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GARLIC CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI
Chunks of chicken and zucchini are quickly browned in a skillet, then tossed with grated Parmesan cheese, and served with hot cooked rice for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Provided by Bird's Eye
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Birds Eye®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in large bowl. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken mixture, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until golden brown.* Remove chicken; set aside.
- In same skillet heat remaining oil and cook Recipe Ready Sliced Zucchini, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Add back chicken and toss to heat through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and, if desired, chopped parsley. Serve with hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 103.8 mg
CHICKEN BREASTS & ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC CREAM
This is very good! The subtle flavor of the chicken partners well with the zucchini and the rich cream cheese garlic sauce.
Provided by keen5
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 10" skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter until sizzling; add chicken breasts.
- Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until chicken is browned and fork tender (12 to 15 min.) Add zucchini and onions.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is crisp tender (5 to 7 min.).
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of butter until sizzling; add garlic.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
- Add flour; continue cooking until smooth and bubbly (1 minute).
- Add remaining garlic cream ingredients.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened (5 to 7 minutes).
- If desired, you can serve zucchini and chicken over rice; pour sauce over chicken.
CURRIED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ZUCCHINI
Here is an unbelievably easy though super flavorful weeknight dish that's bound to become a household favorite. Just toss boneless chicken breasts (chicken thighs would work here, too) and zucchini with curry powder, olive oil, salt and pepper then brown everything over medium heat in a skillet. Empty the pan, then make a quick sauce of shallots, chicken broth, heavy cream, olive oil and butter. Return the chicken and zucchini to the pot and warm through. That's it. Serve it over rice or couscous, or with a side of mashed potatoes.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, weeknight, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put chicken pieces in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of the oil, salt and pepper.
- Trim off the ends of the zucchini and cut it into 12 rounds, each about 1/2-inch thick. Add zucchini and curry powder to the chicken and blend well with the fingers to coat the pieces evenly.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet and add the chicken pieces in one layer. Scatter the zucchini rounds between the chicken pieces, preferably in one layer. Cook over moderately high heat until chicken pieces are nicely browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces and the zucchini rounds and cook over moderately low heat about 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken pieces and zucchini rounds to a warm serving dish.
- Pour off the fat from the skillet and add the butter. Add shallots and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add broth and cook until reduced to about 1/3 cup. Add cream, stir and bring to a boil. Return chicken and zucchini pieces to the sauce and turn the pieces in the sauce. Cook about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 310, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 588 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA
I'm showing you my favorite marinade and grilling technique for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a challenge, since they're often so dry and bland, but not with this method. Plus, I'm showing you how to make my new favorite thing to eat, which is whipped feta. Serve with grilled red onion and red bell pepper if you like, and garnish with Greek olives.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breasts
Time 2h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
- Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
- Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
- Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1775 mg
Tips:
- For a more flavorful dish, use a variety of zucchini colors, such as yellow, green, and orange.
- If you don't have chicken breasts, you can substitute chicken thighs or pork chops.
- To make the dish more kid-friendly, omit the red pepper flakes or use a milder variety.
- Serve the chicken and zucchini with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Conclusion:
This chicken and zucchini with garlic cream sauce is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken and zucchini are cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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