Creamy Chicken with Peas
A comforting, family-friendly skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts and sweet green peas in a rich, dairy-free creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- •1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (700g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- •2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (240ml)
- •1 cup unsweetened soy milk or oat milk (240ml)
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15g)
- •1.5 cups frozen green peas, thawed (200g)
- •1 teaspoon dried thyme
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season them evenly with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet.
- 5
Add the diced onions and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- 8
Slowly pour in the chicken broth and plant milk while whisking vigorously to prevent any lumps from forming.
- 9
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it thicken for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices back into the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
- 11
Add the green peas and simmer everything together for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the peas are tender and bright green.
- 12
Taste the sauce, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
💡 Chef tips
- Use full-fat oat milk or soy milk for the creamiest texture without adding dairy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Serve this dish over white rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish features tender, golden chicken pieces enveloped in a velvety, savory sauce dotted with bright, sweet green peas that pop with freshness.