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Sautéed Chicken with Onions and Garlic


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and simple recipe for sautéed chicken breasts with onions and garlic, perfect served over rice or mashed potatoes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by slicing the onions and mincing the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes each).
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add sliced onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to enhance flavor.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Serve hot, drizzled with the onion sauce over rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • This dish is great for meal prep and leftovers.
  • You can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with onion sauce
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg