Description
This 1-Pan Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken recipe is a decadent dish with juicy chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful creamy sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal!
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, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with Creole Cajun seasoning, then sear in a skillet. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté shallot and garlic, then add stock, lemon juice, spices, and cream. Simmer.
- Finish Dish: Stir in parmesan, return chicken to the sauce, and simmer until cooked through.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste sauce, adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve hot with side dishes.
Notes
- For a heavy cream substitute, coconut cream works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 162mg
