Simple Chicken

This is a meal you can put on the table within the hour if you plan ahead when you do your weekly grocery shopping. Simple ingredients, easy recipe, good food - the best combination! Simple Chicken 1 chicken cut into serving pieces Salt and freshly-ground pepper Pinch chili flakes (optional) 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 4 peeled garlic cloves, smashed and diced 3 tablespoons water 1 cup heavy whipping cream Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in large frying pan. Add chicken and brown until golden on both sides. Add onion, garlic, and cook until softened a bit. Add water, turn down heat, and cook approximately 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Add the chili flakes, thyme, and cream and cook gently until cream thickens a bit. Taste for seasoning and adjust. This goes well over pasta or rice along with a salad. If you have some bread on hand, it will certainly add to the meal. Garlic bread and you have a feast.