Pan Seared Chicken with Sauce
September 1, 2018
Succulent browned chicken gets a healthy, delicious boost of flavor from cauliflower cream sauce. It’s rich, delicious, and comforting and the perfect meal after a long day.
Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Ready-in
20 mins
Ingredients
Cauliflower Cream Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
2 cups finely chopped cauliflower
1 cup chicken broth more or less depending on consistency
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pan Seared Chicken
4 chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the sauce, heat the oil and add the garlic and cauliflower.
- Stir and cook until cauliflower is lightly browned and very soft.
- Transfer to a blender and add the salt.
- Puree, adding the broth a little bit at a time until you get a good consistency.
- Stir in the milk and lemon juice.
- To cook the chicken, season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the chicken breasts, making sure not to crowd the pan.
- Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, and cooked through.
- Serve the chicken topped with the sauce, alongside your favorite veggies or Paleo sides.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving
Calories
Calories from Fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Sugar
Protein
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Recipe Ratings
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