Creamy Chicken Skillet

Thyme-Butter Mashed Cauliflower
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Wine Recommendation

Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 3 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
  • 2 small bell peppers (any color), sliced crosswise
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Cook, in batches, in hot oil and 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until done; remove from skillet.
  2. Cook 1 Tbsp butter, mushrooms, and bell peppers over medium heat 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley.
  3. Add cream; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese; add salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken to skillet, and cover with sauce to coat.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 (20-oz) pkg frozen mashed cauliflower

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine oil, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic, and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 20 to 30 seconds or until butter is melted and thyme is fragrant.
  2. Cook cauliflower according to package directions. Stir in thyme butter.

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