Description
A delightful and easy recipe for Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce infused with garlic and aromatic herbs. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for quicker and more uniform cooking.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well to combine, incorporating the garlic.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano, thyme, and basil. Stir and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, consider using fresh herbs instead of dried.
- Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more chicken broth or cream if needed.
- Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Variations include adding lemon juice and zest, sautéed mushrooms, or spinach and parmesan cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: N/A
