Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Dinner Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Dinner is a delicious and comforting meal featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich and velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce with sautéed fresh vegetables. Served over fluffy white rice, this dish combines savory herbs, fresh produce, and creamy textures for a satisfying and elegant dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Main Components
- 4 chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Produce & Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into sticks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Lightly season the thinly sliced chicken breast fillets on both sides with salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, and Italian herb blend to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic, julienned red bell pepper, zucchini sticks, and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes until they become crisp-tender and aromatic.
- Create Cream Sauce: Lower the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese into the vegetables. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce and vegetables. Let everything simmer together for an additional 3 to 4 minutes so the flavors meld. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before removing from heat.
- Serve: Plate steamed white rice and spoon the creamy garlic herb chicken and vegetables over the top. Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- For a touch of heat, add a pinch of chili flakes to the simmering cream sauce.
- Zucchini can be substituted with yellow squash or eggplant for a different flavor profile.
- To make this dish dairy-free, use full-fat coconut cream instead of heavy cream; this will change the flavor slightly but remain delicious.
- The sauce and sautéed vegetables can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately from the chicken. Combine just before serving for quick weeknight meal prep.
