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Creamy Herb Chicken: A 30-Minute Skillet Dinner

This Creamy Herb Chicken recipe is the ultimate 30-minute meal. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared and finished in a luscious, savory sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, and heavy cream for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the white wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary). Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 35gFat: 42gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For the best sear, make sure your pan is hot before adding the chicken and don't move the chicken around while it's cooking.
Tip 2: Use room temperature heavy cream to prevent the sauce from curdling.
Tip 3: Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts; adjust cooking time as needed.
Keyword creamy herb chicken,easy chicken recipe,one pan chicken

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