Dairy-Free Savory Herb Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this *Dairy-Free Savory Herb Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce*, a comforting yet refined dish that's full of flavor and satisfaction. This recipe features tender, golden pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned with fragrant thyme and rosemary, nestled in a silky, dairy-free garlic sauce made with unsweetened coconut milk and a touch of lemon for brightness. The rich, creamy sauce is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, creating a luscious texture that clings to the chicken and feels indulgent, without the use of cream or butter. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy one-skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a gluten-free, dairy-free main course that everyone will adore. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
Step 8
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stirring continuously to thicken the sauce.
Step 9
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
Step 10
Simmer the chicken in the sauce for another 5-7 minutes, ensuring it is well coated in the creamy garlic sauce.
Step 11
Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a tablespoon of lemon juice over the chicken.
Step 12
Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1280.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1566.9 |
| Total Fat 57.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 572.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3479.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.0g | |
| Protein 219.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 612.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 431.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories