Description
Forgotten chicken brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, delivering rich flavors that reawaken cherished memories. Southern home cooking shines through this hearty dish, inviting you to savor a nostalgic culinary experience that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp chicken seasoning
Sauce and Liquid:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with chicken seasoning, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the mixture is shimmering and fragrant.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to enhance the flavor profile.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, and rosemary, stirring to combine all ingredients into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken and reduce.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling the breasts into the sauce and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure complete doneness and sauce absorption.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
- Plate the chicken, generously spooning the rich, herb-infused sauce over the top.
Notes
- Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior and perfect sear.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter versions or dairy-free alternatives that maintain sauce richness.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary instead of dried for more vibrant, intense flavor profiles if available in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 509 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 136 mg