Description
A delicious creamy chicken dish infused with black pepper, perfect for serving over rice or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or pasta (for serving)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your chicken. Pat the 1 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a plate and cover it loosely with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add 1 finely chopped medium onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano. Stir to combine, allowing the spices to toast slightly for about 1 minute.
- Pour in 1 cup (240ml) of chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add 1 cup (240ml) of heavy cream to the skillet. Stir well and allow the sauce to simmer gently for another 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them with the creamy sauce. Let them simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finally, garnish the dish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately over cooked rice or pasta.
Notes
- This dish can be adjusted with different herbs or spices according to your preference.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to maintain its tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg