It didn't hit me until the day after Thanksgiving that we didn't have any leftovers! Too funny really. This was the first year I didn't have a small turkey to make at home for ourselves since we have been going to my Aunt's for Thanksgiving. It was pretty sad when Grumpy and I were both craving leftovers and we didn't have any! However, I did not rush right out and buy us a turkey, although I will make us a turkey dinner before this year is over with. We ended up getting together with some neighbors the day after and had pizza delivered instead. 🙂
I spent the morning trying to figure out what I could make for dinner last evening. I wanted something comforting and yummy, but not hard on the waistline. I found several recipes on CookingLight.com but finally went with one from Taste of Home. I used all chicken broth instead of wine and fresh thyme instead of rosemary. I also had my own dried sage that my mom had given me and I rubbed my own sage. I went with a little more the ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes....just because. 🙂
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8 WW Points Plus per serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1-½ teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 1-½ teaspoons rubbed sage
- ¾ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 4 - (1-½ pounds) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 20 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 3 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
While chicken is in the oven, in the same skillet, saute the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes in remaining oil until onion is tender and garlic begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer until broth is reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in remaining chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer until broth is reduced by half, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat.Combine butter and remaining flour. Whisk into skillet. Return to heat and bring to a boil and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Serve warm over chicken breasts. Sprinkle with parsley.
Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Yield: 4 servings
Jersey Girl Cooks
Our turkey barely gets eaten but I love having leftovers. Yes, you have to make at least one Turkish dinner a year. This chicken looks delicious as I love garlic.
The Mom Chef
I'm trying to wrap my mind around the fact that you don't have leftovers. Wow. My husband would be going through major withdrawal. 🙂 Regarding the chicken; 20 cloves of garlic...wow. That must have smelled and tasted amazing. It looks delicious.