One-Pan Lemon Sage Chicken and Cauliflower

By Leslie Blythe    ,

September 21, 2025

This One-Pan Lemon Sage Chicken and Cauliflower is a low-carb masterpiece. It features the rich, aromatic flavor of sage, while the cauliflower acts as a versatile base that soaks up all the delicious seasonings. Naturally low in fat and sugar and packed with vitamin C, cauliflower truly is a superfood.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons salted butter, divided

3 cups cauliflower florets

3 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup heavy cream

⅓ cup shredded Parmesan

Juice of 1 lemon, plus slices for garnish (optional)

1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the chicken on both sides with the paprika, salt and pepper.

2In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside on a clean plate.

3Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan and cook the cauliflower and garlic, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes.

4Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and sage. Cook until the sauce begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Nestle the chicken back in the pan, transfer to the oven, and roast for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

5To serve, place a chicken thigh and some cauliflower in a shallow bowl and spoon the sauce from the pan over the top; garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Recipe by Lindsay Grimes Freedman, Cauliflower Power.

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