Description
Creamy Herb Chicken with juicy pan-seared chicken breasts covered in a rich garlic herb cream sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between parchment paper and pound them to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Combine garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the fresh dill and parsley.
- Pour in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Cook for another minute until heated through.
- Garnish with extra herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Replace some cream with chicken broth for a lighter sauce.
- Add a cornstarch slurry for a thicker sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing is not recommended because cream sauces may separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 538
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 869
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 50
- Cholesterol: 226