Savory Garlic Herb Chicken
This delicious garlic herb chicken features tender meat simmered in a savory, flavorful sauce that's perfect for any dinner occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound to even thickness.
- Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Add butter and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken with sauce over a bed of mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
For a richer sauce, substitute half of the chicken broth with white wine. Ensure internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).