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Golden seared chicken breasts in a creamy garlic herb butter sauce in a skillet

Creamy Herb Butter Chicken Breasts

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
  5. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the parmesan cheese, thyme, and rosemary until the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon the sauce over them to coat.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.