Creamy Garlic Chicken with Thyme
Ingredients
- 4chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- ¾ cupchicken broth
- ½ cupheavy cream
- 1 tablespoonbutter
Prep
No prep needed — jump straight to the method.
Method
- 01
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 02
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 03
In the same skillet, add the garlic cloves and thyme sprigs. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.
- 04
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- 05
Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F on a meat thermometer).
- 06
Remove the chicken to a serving plate. Stir the cream and butter into the sauce and simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 07
Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For a hint of warmth, add 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard to the cream sauce, or finish with a small pinch of fresh nutmeg. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavors without adding spice.