Recipe Description
This creamy chicken and vegetable skillet is the ultimate comfort food. Tender sliced chicken breasts are simmered with mirepoix, green pepper, and sweet onion in a rich blend of chicken stock, butter, and heavy cream. Thickened with cornstarch for a velvety finish, it’s a warm and satisfying dish perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners.
Directions:
- Pour 1 cup chicken stock into bottom of Instapot, insert metal trivet and season chicken with salt & place whole breasts on top. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. (If you don't have an Instapot you can Sautee the chicken and proceed to step two.
- When chicken is done release the pressure and dice into small 0.5" x 0.5" x 0.5" chunks.
- Add butter, mirepoix, & green pepper to large deep Sautee pan, cook on medium heat until onions begin to turn translucent.
- Pour in chicken stock, heavy whipping cream, & diced cooked chicken.
- Add corn starch to the mix and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sauce has thickened up remove from heat.
- Serve over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice and enjoy!
Recipe History
Cream-based chicken dishes have long been a staple in European and American home cooking. The use of mirepoix—a classic French flavor base of onion, celery, and carrot—dates back to the 18th century and adds depth to countless soups and stews. Combining this with cream and butter creates a luxurious sauce reminiscent of rustic farmhouse meals and classic French velouté. This dish blends old-world technique with modern simplicity, offering a timeless taste of comfort.
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