Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken
Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the Creamy Herb Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 12 min
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Once butter is melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy herb sauce over them. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the Creamy Herb Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 12 min - 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Once butter is melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy herb sauce over them. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min