Creamy Chicken
Creamy chicken recipes offer a delightful blend of flavors that warm your heart and satisfy your soul. This dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, it’s a comfort food classic that pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread. Experience the joy of cooking this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic when flipping the chicken; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove the chicken and stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Mix in fresh herbs and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Return the chicken to the skillet for 2-3 minutes until warmed through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg