Creamy Herb Chicken
A delightful and easy-to-make dish featuring succulent chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
- 4lbchicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1cupheavy cream
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
- 2tspolive oil
- 1teaspoonfresh thyme, chopped
- 1teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/2teaspoonwhite pepper
- 1/4teaspoonnutmeg
- for garnishfresh parsley, chopped
Nutrition
320
80 per serving
25g
50% DV
22g
31% DV
- Fiber
- 1.5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Step 1: Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and white pepper.
- 2
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 3
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Step 4: Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 5
Step 5: Add fresh thyme and a pinch of nutmeg to the cream, stirring to combine.
- 6
Step 6: Return the chicken to the pan, ensuring it's submerged in the cream sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Step 7: Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.