Creamy Smothered Chicken Breast: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A luscious and comforting recipe for creamy smothered chicken breast that is easy to make and perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and stir well to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Serve with rice or bread to soak up the sauce.
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Smothered Chicken Breast, comfort food, easy recipe