Creamy Herb Chicken Recipe
Introducing our Creamy Herb Chicken Recipe – a delectable combination of seared chicken and a rich sauce imbued with fragrant herbs. Picture succulent chicken breasts seasoned with spices skillfully cooked until tender and then enveloped in a velvety mixture of flavorful chicken broth, creamy chicken soup tangy sour cream and a whiff of refreshing lemon juice. This dish is both simple and refined transforming your mealtimes into a voyage. For a hint of elegance, you can embellish it with chopped parsley. Whether you're a novice or an experienced cook this recipe is sure to become an addition, to your repertoire. Ready yourself for an amusing and comforting dining occasion, in the convenience of your home.
4 Servings
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- Salt/Pepper
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 c chicken broth
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- ¾ c sour cream
- ¼ c milk
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp EACH: onion powder garlic powder, basil, oregano
- ½ tsp EACH: mustard powder dried parsley
- Fresh parsley to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by combining the chicken broth and seasonings ensuring they are well mixed. Set this mixture aside.
- Take the chicken breasts. Slice them in half. Then gently pound them to a thickness of, about half an inch. Pat them dry.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Afterward coat the chicken with flour.
- In a skillet heat some olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken in the skillet. Let it cook for around 4 to 5 minutes on each side until it turns golden brown. Once done set it aside.
Preparing the Sauce:
- Turn off the heat under the skillet then pour in your mixture of chicken broth and seasonings.
- Increase the heat to bring it to a boil before reducing it to low.
- Add cream of chicken soup, cream, milk and lemon juice into this sauce mixture. Stir everything together.
- Carefully place your chicken pieces back into the skillet with the sauce. Spoon some sauce over each piece to ensure they are well coated.
- Allow everything to heat through for 5 minutes.
- To add a touch of freshness or visual appeal if desired garnish, with chopped parsley.
- Serve your dish hot. Savor its flavors!
Notes
To give our Creamy Herb Chicken Recipe a version just substitute the all-purpose flour used to coat the chicken with your preferred gluten-free flour blend. Make sure the blend includes a bit of xanthan gum to achieve that crispy texture. The other ingredients, in the recipe are naturally free of gluten so you can enjoy this dish without compromising on taste. Get ready to embark on a gluten-free culinary journey!