Creamy Chicken
Creamy chicken dishes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests. This luscious recipe features tender, sautéed chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic and herb-infused cream sauce. Ideal for serving over rice or pasta, it’s sure to become a family favorite. With easy preparation and delightful flavors, this creamy chicken will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides (5–7 minutes per side), reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from skillet.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually and let simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and let it cook together for another 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 136 mg