Description
This Easy Creamy Chicken Dish is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless
skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
diced
3 cloves garlic
minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup spinach (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and add them to the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Let it cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, and dried basil. If using, add spinach and let it wilt.
- Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for an hour before cooking. Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Chicken Dish, comfort food, chicken recipe, creamy chicken