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Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower

Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Bake: A Comforting Dinner Recipe

Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower is a comforting dish that blends tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 1 head 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
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • nonstick spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the dish.
  3. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and arrange around the chicken.
  4. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; whisk in Parmesan cheese until thickened.
  6. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30g

Notes

This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or garlic bread and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

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