Creamy Herb Chicken
Creamy Herb Chicken is a mouthwatering dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, herb-infused sauce, perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear each chicken breast for about five minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring gently to combine.
- Add chopped parsley, thyme, and lemon juice to the sauce mixture. Let it simmer for about three minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it with the creamy sauce. Allow everything to mingle together on low heat for an additional two minutes.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize herbs based on your preference; basil or dill work well too. For added zest, consider incorporating lemon zest or red pepper flakes if you enjoy some heat.