Description
A comforting creamy chicken dish infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside, covering loosely with foil.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add thyme and rosemary, and stir well to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow to thicken for a few minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat well in the sauce.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg