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Creamy Chicken With Herbs

A simple pan-seared chicken in a quick creamy herb sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts pounded 1/2-inch thin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped (plus 1 tsp extra listed separately)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to season chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to season chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water until smooth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste for sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste for sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to about 1/2-inch thickness; season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add 2 teaspoons oil to the same skillet and reduce heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic with the remaining 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the milk or half-and-half and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and add it to the center of the pan, whisking quickly until the sauce thickens slightly. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute more to thicken.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet to warm in the sauce, spooning sauce over the pieces. Sprinkle extra chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute basil and oregano or tarragon if you dislike thyme or rosemary.
  • For dairy-free, cashew, almond, or rice milk can be used.
  • Heavy cream may be substituted for a richer sauce.