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.
Course
Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Total Time20minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
Cauliflower Cream Sauce:
2tablespoonsolive oil
3clovesgarlicminced
2cupsfinely chopped cauliflower
1cupchicken brothmore or less depending on consistency
1/2teaspoonsea salt
1/4cupunsweetened almond milk
1tablespoonlemon juice
Pan Seared Chicken:
4chicken breastspounded to an even thickness
2tablespoonsolive oil
Sea salt and black pepperto 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.