Herb-Infused Savory Chicken Delight
Transform simple chicken into a gourmet meal with a luscious creamy sauce infused with herbs and garlic.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pcs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided use
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup dry white wine optional
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Sauce Seasonings
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.75 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garnish
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut and flatten chicken breasts to even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dredge in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan. Sear chicken on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add white wine to deglaze. Cook until reduced by half. Stir in minced garlic and butter.
- Gradually add chicken stock, heavy cream, and honey. Stir in the sauces seasonings, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat, then add cream cheese and Parmesan. Stir until the sauce is creamy. Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over top.
- Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is heated through. Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal. For a non-alcoholic version, replace wine with additional chicken stock.