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Home » Main Dish » Chicken » Creamy Herbed Chicken

Creamy Herbed Chicken

5 from 2 votes
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Total 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Serves 4 servings

By: Mariam Ezzeddine  |  May 29, 2022This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

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Creamy Herbed Chicken is bathed in a creamy and flavorful sauce loaded with fresh herbs, plus it’s so simple to make. If you want diner fast, you’re in luck. This whole dish cooks in only 20 minutes, so it’s perfect for an easy weeknight meal. The creamy herb sauce for chicken is downright addictive and makes this one of the best chicken skillet recipes. 

A skillet of creamy herbed chicken.

Creamy garlic herb chicken not only cooks quickly, but you also won’t spend all night doing dishes. Single skillet dishes make cleanup a breeze, so you can enjoy dinner knowing there isn’t a pile of dirty dishes waiting on you. Creamy herbed chicken is the perfect family dinner but ideal for serving guests when you want something special that doesn’t take a lot of time. 

If you love herbs, try my Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken, Smashed Sweet Potatoes With Herbs and Garlic or How to Grill NY Strip Steak with Herbs.

Why You’ll Love This Best Skillet Chicken Recipes

  • It’s so easy. Season and brown chicken, make the creamy herb sauce for chicken and serve. Dinner will be ready in 20 minutes. 
  • It’s so flavorful. Creamy garlic herb chicken is silky smooth and bursting with fresh herb flavor. 
  • Clean up is a breeze. Creamy herbed chicken is cooked in a single skillet, so cleanup is a breeze. 

Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Ingredients

Ingredients needed for creamy herbed chicken.
  • Chicken: slice chicken breasts lengthwise. 
  • Seasonings: use Italian seasonings, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and ground pepper to add flavor to the chicken.
  • Olive Oil: or use your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil. 
  • Garlic: freshly minced garlic has a warm, nutty flavor. 
  • Chicken Broth: use as the base for the creamy herb sauce for chicken. 
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: for making the sauce extra creamy,
  • Fresh Herbs: chop a handful of fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary or sage. 

How To Make Creamy Herbed Chicken 

Process of seasoning chicken breast and searing it in the pan.
  • Season and brown the chicken. Season the chicken breasts halves with Italian seasonings, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet with oil on a medium flame, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until they turn slightly golden. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
How to make creamy herb sauce for chicken.
  • Make the creamy herb sauce for chicken. To the same skillet add the minced garlic and cook for a minute. Add the chicken broth and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the whipping cream along with the fresh herbs and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce begins to slightly thicken. 
Making creamy herb sauce for chicken and adding chicken to the skillet.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Transfer the chicken back to the skillet along with the juices from the chicken and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Garnish and serve. Once done, garnish the creamy herbed chicken with fresh herbs and serve the chicken with some veggies on the side.  
A spoon scoops creamy herb sauce for chicken in a skillet.

Tips To Make Creamy Herb Sauce for Chicken 

  • Select chicken breasts that are similar in size. 
  • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise for faster cooking. 
  • Don’t overcook the chicken or it will be rubbery. 
  • You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders if you prefer.
  • Experiment with seasonings and fresh herbs to find a combination that you love. 
  • Take care not to over brown the garlic or it can become bitter. 
  • For extra flavor, saute mushrooms and add them to the sauce. 
Close up of creamy garlic herb chicken in a skillet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What herbs go with chicken?

Thyme, sage and rosemary are my favorite herbs to serve with this creamy herbed chicken, but you could also use oregano, tarragon, basil and marjoram. 

Can I use dried herbs?

The flavor of fresh herbs is unmatched, so we certainly recommend fresh herbs. You can use dried herbs, but they are often more potent, so you will want to reduce the amount of fresh herbs to 1 ½ teaspoons. 

Can I use milk for the creamy herb sauce?

Heavy whipping cream will give you the creamiest sauce. If desired, you can use half and half or whole milk, but the sauce will be thinner and not as creamy. 

How do I store and reheat Creamy Herbed Chicken?

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or the microwave. Reheat slowly and gently, so the sauce stays creamy and the chicken doesn’t become rubbery. 

Can I freeze Creamy Herb Sauce for Chicken?

You can season and brown the chicken breast and freeze, but cream sauces don’t hold up well to freezing. We recommend that you make a fresh creamy herb sauce for chicken. 

What to serve with creamy garlic herb chicken?

This creamy chicken skillet recipe goes perfectly with fresh green beans, Parmesan Herbed Potatoes, Homemade Roasted Garlic Bread, Roasted Brussels Sprouts or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

A plate of creamy garlic herb chicken with green beans.

More Chicken Skillet Recipes

  • Low Carb Chicken Parmesan Skillet
  • Best Chicken Cacciatore
  • Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
  • Honey Garlic Soy Chicken
  • Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet
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I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Creamy Herbed Chicken recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it, and share it with your friends and family!

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Creamy Herbed Chicken

5 from 2 votes
Created by Mariam E.
Creamy Herbed Chicken is bathed in a creamy and flavorful sauce loaded with fresh herbs, plus it’s so simple to make. If you want diner fast, you’re in luck. This whole dish cooks in only 20 minutes, so it’s perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 whole chicken breasts sliced lengthwise (about 1.5 lb)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasonings
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, sage

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breasts halves with Italian seasonings, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet with oil on a medium flame, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until they turn slightly golden. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
  • To the same skillet add the minced garlic and cook for a minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the whipping cream along with the fresh herbs and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce begins to slightly thicken.
  • Transfer the chicken back to the skillet along with the juices from the chicken and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Once done, garnish the creamy herbed chicken with fresh herbs and serve the chicken with some veggies on the side.

Notes

  • Select chicken breasts that are similar in size. 
  • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise for faster cooking. 
  • Don’t overcook the chicken or it will be rubbery. 
  • You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders if you prefer.
  • Experiment with seasonings and fresh herbs to find a combination that you love. 
  • Take care not to over brown the garlic or it can become bitter. 
  • For extra flavor, saute mushrooms and add them to the sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Quinn Ales says

    January 26, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made countless dinners from recipes I’ve found online. This is the first I’ve ever taken the time to review. Only had about an hour to prep and make it before needing to pick up my daughter from practice. The entire family said this was in their top 3 chicken dinners I’ve ever made. Since the chicken and sauce is made on the stovetop, that left room in the oven for some quick veggies on a sheet pan (red & yellow potatoes, carrots, and onions). Also threw some egg noodles on the side as a base for that delightful sauce. Friggin awesome and so quick! It annoys me when people change a perfectly good recipe but yeah yeah I did it too…added a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce because a lemon was sitting out smiling at me and a gave him some lovin squeezes. As for the fresh herbs I went all in and did the rosemary, thyme, and sage. Great easy recipe with extra sauce for the goodies in the side. Heck yes love it! Thank you!

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    • Mariam Ezzeddine says

      February 6, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Quinn. Thanks for the review.

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