Description
Creamy Chicken with Herbs de Provence is a luscious, comforting dish that brings the essence of French cuisine right to your kitchen. Tender boneless chicken breasts are enveloped in a velvety cream sauce infused with aromatic herbs, creating a delightful experience perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees impressive results, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Herbs de Provence
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything needed for smooth cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from the skillet; sauté minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits, and stir in Herbs de Provence. Let simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak in the creamy sauce for another few minutes.
- Serve on plates with drizzled sauce and optional fresh herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg