Creamy Shallot Chicken

Roasted Zucchini and Baguette
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Wine Recommendation

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt, if desired. Cook chicken, in batches if necessary, in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  2. Cook shallot in 1 Tbsp hot oil in same skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until browned.
  3. Stir in cream, lemon juice, and water, if needed, to reach desired sauce consistency; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return chicken to skillet, turning to coat.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 (10-oz) French baguette, cut into 6 pieces (see Note)

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together zucchini, oil, and garlic powder on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
  2. Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until browned and tender.
  3. Serve bread with chicken and zucchini.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
318
187
505
Fat (g) 16 6 22
Sat. Fat (g) 5 1 6
Protein (g) 39 6 45
Carb (g) 2 28 30
Fiber (g) 0 2 2
Sodium (mg) 82 293 375

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