Creamy Herb Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken in a luscious, creamy herb sauce for a comforting meal ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Liquids
06 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
→ Herbs
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and begins to shimmer.
03 - Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
04 - Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
06 - Lower heat to medium and stir in heavy cream, parsley, chives, basil, and thyme. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is heated through.
08 - Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately while warm.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- Ready in under an hour but tastes like you spent all afternoon tending to it
- The sauce clings to everything perfectly, making each bite luxurious
02 -
- Don't rush the initial sear, that golden crust is where half the flavor lives
- Let the sauce simmer gently, never boil, or the cream might separate
03 -
- Use dried herbs in winter but reduce to 1 teaspoon each, the fresh stuff is worth seeking out in season
- If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally before cooking for even faster results