Low FODMAP Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken
Low FODMAP Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken is a skillet-braised dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is browned until golden then simmered in a fragrant garlic-herb sauce made with low-FODMAP ingredients like almond milk and Parmesan cheese. The result is a tender, juicy chicken that's bursting with flavor.
The inspiration for this recipe came from my lifelong love of chicken cordon bleu. I've always enjoyed the combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and salty ham, but I wanted to create a version that was low in FODMAPs, which are fermentable carbohydrates that can cause digestive problems for some people. After much experimentation, I came up with this recipe for Low FODMAP Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken, which has all the flavors of chicken cordon bleu without the high FODMAP ingredients.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons low-FODMAP cooking oil, such as olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
  1. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides.
  3. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in the almond milk and bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley, and serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The use of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and quickly.
  • Browning the chicken before simmering it in the sauce helps to develop flavor and create a crispy exterior.
  • The combination of garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper adds a delicious savory flavor to the dish.
  • The use of unsweetened almond milk instead of heavy cream gives the sauce a light and creamy texture without adding any high FODMAP ingredients.
  • The addition of grated Parmesan cheese adds a salty and nutty flavor to the sauce.
  • The chopped fresh parsley leaves add a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish.