Creamy, rich, and buttery — this Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken turns simple chicken breasts into pure comfort. Pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a silky garlic-herb cream sauce you’ll want to mop up with bread.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Build the sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute. Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits, then stir in cream.
- Finish: Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2 minutes.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Pro tip: Don’t let the cream boil hard — a gentle simmer keeps the sauce silky instead of splitting.
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Estimated nutrition per serving: 480 calories, 39g protein, 5g carbs, 32g fat.
