Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful creamy chicken dish that promises a burst of flavor in every bite. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to perfection and enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for family dinners or a special date night, this dish transforms any meal into a memorable occasion. With its simple preparation and irresistible taste, you’ll be serving up smiles around the table in no time!
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 dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Mince the garlic and gather all components.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add garlic and herbs: Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and oregano; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and well combined.
- Serve: Plate with pasta or rice and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg