Description
Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken is a succulent chicken dish enveloped in a rich, flavorful garlic herb sauce. This recipe is easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal that impresses with its comforting taste and elegant presentation.
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 thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Add the dried thyme, oregano, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the sauce. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some sauce over them.
- Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh herbs when possible.
- Marinate chicken in herbs for enhanced flavor if time allows.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Consider adding mushrooms, spinach, or lemon zest for variations.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat leftovers gently on low heat, adding broth or cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: N/A