Chicken with Zucchini Cream

The recipe for chicken with zucchini cream is a simple and tasty dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 4 slices
• Medium zucchinis: 3-4
• Onion: 1 small
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Chicken broth: as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Black pepper: to taste
• Herbs of choice (basil, thyme, rosemary): to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese: to taste (optional)
• Heavy cream: 100 ml (optional for a richer version)

Preparation

1. Start by washing and slicing the zucchinis into rounds. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
2. Heat a stream of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent.
3. Add the zucchinis to the pan and let them cook until they begin to soften, adding a bit of chicken broth if necessary to prevent sticking.
4. Meanwhile, in another pan, cook the seasoned chicken breast with salt and pepper to your taste. Cook until it is golden brown and done to your liking.
5. Once the zucchinis are cooked, transfer them to an immersion blender or a mixer, adding chicken broth gradually until you get the consistency of a cream. If desired, you can add heavy cream to make the cream richer and grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the flavor.
6. Blend until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream; adjust for salt and pepper. Also add the herbs of your choice.
7. Serve the chicken breast sliced or whole accompanied by the zucchini cream, garnishing as you prefer.

Curiosity

Zucchini cream is a very versatile and light accompaniment that can be enriched with different ingredients like cheeses, spices, or herbs to best adjust to your personal taste. In Italy, chicken is not as commonly served with zucchini cream as in other European countries, but it’s an example of how to create simple and appetizing dishes using everyday ingredients. Enjoy your meal!