Creamy Herb Chicken
This Creamy Herb Chicken provides 3g protein and 71 calories per serving — a light side dish rather than a standalone protein source. Prepares 4 servings in under 30 minutes, working best paired with a higher-protein main. Use this as a complementary vegetable component to round out your macro plate.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Garlic powder(10g)
- •Onion powder(10g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(3g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt (to season)
- •1/4 teaspoon pepper (to season)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(3g)
- •Whole Milk(240g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1Coat chicken breasts with the onion and garlic powders and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts until opaque and no longer pink inside (about 5 minutes each side, depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- 3To the same pan or skillet, heat another 2 teaspoons of olive oil and sauté garlic, with parsley, thyme and rosemary, for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- 4Stir in milk (or cream); season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 5Bring to a boil; add the cornstarch mixture to the centre of the pan, quickly stirring, until sauce has thickened slightly. Reduce heat and simmer gently for a further minute to allow the sauce to thicken more.
- 6Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
71
calories
3g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 1.2g
- Sodium
- 32 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.5g
4 servings per batch · ~76g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Herb Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers only 3g of protein and 71 calories, making this a light side dish rather than a standalone protein source. The macro profile is 2g fat and 10g carbs per serving.
How long does Creamy Herb Chicken take to prepare?
This is a quick prep recipe that yields 4 servings on the stovetop, so you can prepare multiple portions efficiently in one session. Batch-cooking this way stretches your prep time across several meals.
Is Creamy Herb Chicken good for fat loss?
At only 71 calories per serving, this recipe works well as a low-calorie side to pair with higher-protein mains during a fat loss phase. You can add it to your plate without worrying about calorie density.
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