Creamy Herb Chicken: 3 Secrets to Elevate Your Weeknight Dinner!
This tantalizing Creamy Herb Chicken recipe combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich and flavorful herb cream sauce, sure to elevate any dinner occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Finishing Touches
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.