Description
Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken is a comforting one-pan dish with tender chicken breasts simmered in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or veggies.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Garlic Herb Sauce:
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through; set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter and sauté garlic.
5. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
6. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and simmer to thicken.
7. Add cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer 2–3 minutes.
8. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce; simmer 3–5 minutes.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve with sides.
Notes
Do not boil the cream to prevent curdling.
Use a thermometer to ensure chicken is 165°F.
Add a splash of broth if sauce thickens too much during reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg