Creamy Pomegranate Chicken
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Pomegranate Chicken, a dish that combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with a lusciously rich sauce infused with sweet-tart pomegranate juice. This recipe features aromatic shallots and garlic, a velvety blend of heavy cream and chicken broth, and the jeweled elegance of fresh pomegranate seeds, all enhanced by a fragrant sprinkle of fresh thyme and parsley. Perfect for an elevated weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party main course, this dish is ready in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or crisp greens. Its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor make it a surefire crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to prepare as it is to savor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Shallots, finely chopped
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate juice
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet.
Add the chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in the heavy cream and pomegranate juice, allowing the mixture to simmer for 5-6 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over them.
Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and pomegranate seeds over the chicken.
Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat the chicken through and blend the flavors.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy with rice, mashed potatoes, or fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.0 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.9 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 814 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 3522 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 221.2 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 851 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
