Here’s a comforting Creamy Chicken and Carrot recipe — rich, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
🍲 Creamy Chicken and Carrot
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 lb (≈450 g) chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3–4 large carrots, sliced into rounds or sticks
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp flour (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Optional: peas or mushrooms for extra veggies
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken until lightly browned and mostly cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant (2–3 minutes).
- Add carrots and cook 5 minutes until slightly tender.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce
- Sprinkle flour over veggies (if using) and stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, and return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked and carrots are tender.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
🔥 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Use bone-in chicken pieces for deeper flavor, then remove bones before serving.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- For a lighter version, use half Greek yogurt and half broth instead of cream.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version where the chicken, carrots, and creamy sauce cook together for even more tender, flavorful results.
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