Creamy Chicken
Creamy Chicken is a comforting dish featuring chicken breasts enveloped in a luxuriously creamy sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, and thyme, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts Thawed if frozen
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth Ensure gluten-free if necessary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Can be substituted with other herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- to garnish Fresh parsley Chopped, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure the chicken breasts are thawed if previously frozen.
- Mince the garlic and measure out your heavy cream and chicken broth.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, deglazing the skillet.
- Add the heavy cream and thyme, stirring to combine well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, making sure it is well-coated with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly over low heat on the stove.