Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Herb Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a luscious herb-infused cream sauce, served with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. A comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cream Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze. Add heavy cream, herbs, Parmesan, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to enjoy the creamy sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version or add spinach and mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
