Creamy cauliflower chicken

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4.7

42 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    382 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy cauliflower chicken

Creamy cauliflower chicken with chunky bacon lardons is an easy comfort food dinner. Delicious served with creamy mash to soak up the sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
  • 250 g (½lb) Bacon
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 3 cups cauliflower sliced into small florets
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in between two sheets of parchment paper and gently thin out with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. Drizzle with a little oil and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large, deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts then allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside. 
  4. the same pan, add the bacon and cook until crisp and golden. Remove and set aside.
  5. Drain off the bacon fat, leaving 1-2 tablespoons behind.
  6. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until soft and fragrant.
  7. Add the cauliflower florets and thyme and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, cream and lemon juice then season with salt and pepper.
  8. Allow to simmer until the cauliflower is almost tender.
  9. Add the chicken back to the pan along with any of its resting juices and allow to cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and cooked throughout.
  10. Serve with side dishes of your choice. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 836mg (35%) Potassium 934mg (27%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 368IU (7%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 836mg 35%
Potassium 934mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 368IU 7%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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