Description
This 1-Pan Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken breasts in a rich and creamy garlic herb sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded (about 2 lbs)
- Creole Cajun Seasoning, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 10 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with Creole Cajun seasoning. Sear in a hot skillet until golden. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté shallot and garlic. Add stock, lemon juice, spices, and mustard. Stir in cream, tarragon, parsley, and parmesan.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the pan. Simmer until cooked through. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot garnished with tarragon.
Notes
- For a heavy cream substitute, consider using coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
