Creamy Herb Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken breasts in a silky herb cream sauce with parsley, chives, basil and thyme.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Liquids
06 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
→ Herbs
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Generously season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Melt unsalted butter and, if using, olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
03 - Lower heat slightly. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
05 - Reduce to medium heat. Stir in heavy cream, chopped parsley, chives, basil, and thyme. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over each, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Garnish with extra herbs if desired and serve warm.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Herbs and cream create a rich sauce that transforms everyday chicken into pure comfort food you’ll crave making again.
- This dish comes together in under an hour, practically guaranteed to rescue any busy night.
02 -
- If you rush the sauce over high heat, the cream can split—gentle simmering is the trick I learned after a first batch of curdled disappointment.
- Fresh herbs added at the end truly matter for brightness, so don’t toss them in too soon.
03 -
- Don’t skip resting the seared chicken—juices redistribute and every slice stays moist.
- Add fresh basil off the heat for an aromatic finish that always surprises guests.