Welcome to a culinary delight that embodies the essence of comfort—Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken! This homemade chicken recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience. It promises to wrap you in warmth with every bite.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:123 1x
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried parsley
Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Creamy Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh parsley for garnish)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and parsley.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Herb Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken stock and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and parsley. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
3️⃣ Combine and Serve:
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.