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Creamy Herb Chicken

Creamy Herb Chicken

  • Author: Samuel
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Easy Creamy Herb Chicken recipe offers a comforting, fresh, and flavorful dinner bursting with vibrant herbs and enveloped in a smooth plant-based cream sauce. It balances lightness and indulgence perfectly, is quick to prepare, and uses simple everyday ingredients to make your weeknight meal feel special. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe combines tender chicken breasts, fragrant herbs, and a luscious sauce for a satisfying and aromatic experience.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 4 chicken breasts

Sauces & Liquids

  • 1 cup plant-based cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (natural)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Herbs & Aromatics

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

Seasonings & Others

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp natural gelling agent

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure a better sear. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside to rest while preparing the sauce.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics and Herbs: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and fresh herbs. Stir gently for about a minute until fragrant, utilizing the flavorful bits left from cooking the chicken to deepen the sauce’s taste.
  3. Build the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer briefly to reduce slightly. Then add the plant-based cream and lemon juice (natural). Stir in the natural gelling agent while continuously stirring to thicken the sauce to a smooth, velvety consistency.
  4. Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them in the creamy herb sauce. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken warms through. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the pan and olive oil are hot before adding chicken to achieve a golden-brown crust.
  • Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce gently to keep it smooth and prevent separation.
  • Allow the cooked chicken to rest before adding it back to the sauce for better juiciness.
  • Add lemon juice gradually to balance acidity and brighten the sauce to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Easy Creamy Herb Chicken, plant-based cream chicken, quick chicken recipe, herb chicken dinner, weeknight chicken

Find it online: https://quicktastykitchen.com/creamy-herb-chicken/