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Creamy Garlic and Herb Chicken

This video shows how to make creamy garlic and herb chicken.

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Ingredients

  • chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • dried oregano
  • lime
  • fresh parsley
  • paprika
  • black pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Score the top of the chicken breasts. Season generously with paprika and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the hot oil, scored side down.

  3. 3

    Pan-sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Add whole garlic cloves to the pan with the chicken and continue to cook, allowing the garlic to infuse the oil.

  5. 5

    Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

  6. 6

    Mash the cooked garlic cloves in the remaining pan drippings.

  7. 7

    Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and translucent.

  8. 8

    Pour in the chicken broth, deglazing the pan by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

  9. 9

    Stir in the cream.

  10. 10

    Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

  11. 11

    Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and stir to combine.

  12. 12

    Add fresh chopped parsley to the sauce and mix well.

  13. 13

    Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the creamy sauce.

  14. 14

    Spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated. Let the dish simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  15. 15

    Serve the creamy chicken hot from the pan.

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