This recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic sauce. The sauce is rich and flavorful, with hints of garlic and herbs. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. Serve the chicken breasts with a side of roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken breasts and cook for 1 minute, until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve the garlic cream sauce over the chicken breasts and enjoy!
