Description
A comforting and flavorful Creamy Herb Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious plant-based creamy herb sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-make dish combines fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, and garlic for an aromatic, family-friendly meal. Perfectly paired with rice, pasta, or vegetables, it offers a rich and satisfying taste with simple ingredients and steps anyone can follow.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Herbs
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon natural lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop the fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Mince the garlic cloves and dice the onion. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to build foundational flavor.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, keeping the pan juices for the sauce.
- Cook the Aromatics: In the same pan, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté them for about 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and softened, creating a flavorful aromatic base for your creamy herb sauce.
- Develop the Creamy Herb Sauce: Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to lift any browned bits. Add the chopped fresh herbs, natural lemon juice, and plant-based cream. Stir gently while incorporating the natural gelling agent to thicken the sauce to your desired creamy consistency.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, coating them thoroughly with the creamy herb sauce. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to envelop the chicken beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs rather than dried to enhance the flavor and aroma significantly.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing the chicken; cook in batches if needed for even browning.
- Adjust the amount of plant-based cream to get your preferred sauce texture and creaminess.
- Season lightly at every step and finish with a taste check for balanced flavors.
- Let the chicken rest briefly after cooking to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Creamy Herb Chicken, plant-based cream, gluten-free chicken recipe, quick dinner, family-friendly chicken, herb chicken recipe
