Creamy Herb Chicken (Printable version)
Tender chicken breasts in a silky herb cream sauce, ready in 40 minutes — comforting and low-carb.
# List of ingredients:
→ 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 - Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the liquid to simmer for 2 minutes.
05 - Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in heavy cream, parsley, chives, basil, and thyme. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Return the chicken breasts and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your kitchen will smell like a cozy bistro thanks to all those fresh herbs.
- This sauce turns even a Monday into a little celebration without much effort.
02 -
- If you crank the heat too high after adding cream, it will split and lose that lovely silkiness—it happened once and I never forgot.
- Stirring the herbs in at the very end keeps them tasting vibrant instead of muted.
03 -
- Let your chicken warm up at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking—it helps prevent a tough texture.
- Finishing with a squeeze of lemon gives everything a bright, balanced finish (shh—it’s my secret weapon for richness overload).