Got it! Since you didn’t specify the dish, I’ll provide a complete, family-approved dinner recipe that’s often a hit and fights over the last piece: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Vegetables. It’s easy, flavorful, and perfect for a weekly rotation.
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add a small drizzle of olive oil if needed.
- Sauté broccoli, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce
- Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Everything
- Return chicken and vegetables to the skillet.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce.
💡 Tips for Maximum “Last-Piece Fights”
- Use freshly grated Parmesan — it makes a big difference in flavor.
- Let the sauce thicken slightly; it clings to chicken and veggies better.
- You can add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
If you want, I can also make a weekly rotation version with 5 quick, equally family-loved dinners so everyone is excited every night.
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