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Chicken and Cauliflower Recipe

This chicken and cauliflower recipe is an easy way to get a hearty yet healthy dinner ready on the table without much time and effort.
  • cook TIME 30 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 40 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine: Global
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 496 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (19)

  • 22 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 14 oz cauliflower
  • 10 oz cooked fettuccine
  • 1 oz shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 400℉.

2

Rub 22 oz skinless boneless chicken breast with 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp ground pepper, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Set aside.

3

In a pan, sear the chicken with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side. Add 1/2 tbsp of butter while cooking the chicken in the pan.

4

Transfer the chicken and 14 oz cauliflower florets to a baking sheet. Brush the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil on the veggies.

5

Put the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.

6

Meanwhile, set the pan back to medium-high heat, add the remaining 1/2 tbsp butter and let it melt. Add 1 tbsp garlic and cook until fragrant.

7

Add 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, the remaining 1/4 salt, 4 tbsp heavy cream, 1 oz parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 10 oz cooked fettuccine to the pan. Stir for about 1 minute until the pasta is coated in sauce. Transfer the pasta to plates.

8

Remove chicken and cauliflower from the oven. Arrange on the plates with the pasta. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 496kcal | Fat 21g | Saturated Fat 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 8g | Cholesterol 145mg | Sodium 560mg | Potassium 940mg | Carbohydrate 30g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 3g | Protein 45g | Vitamin A 508IU | Vitamin C 52mg | Calcium 166mg | Iron 2mg