Description
Creamy One Pan Chicken with Corn is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce enhanced by sweet corn and aromatic herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this one-pan wonder not only boasts restaurant-quality taste but also offers simplicity in preparation, making it an ideal choice for cooks of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (240ml)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (30ml)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant for about 30 seconds. Add corn and cook until lightly golden.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well while scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it cook in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving, ideally paired with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg