Imagine transforming ordinary chicken breasts into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will have your family begging for seconds! This Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce is not just a meal—it's a culinary experience that combines restaurant-level elegance with home-cooking simplicity. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a dish so delicious and luxurious, it'll make weeknight dinners feel like a gourmet celebration.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers and is just about to smoke.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the chicken breasts and reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and transfer to a clean plate. Tent loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer the cream for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it slightly thickens and becomes smooth.
- Stir in the chopped fresh chives and season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy chive sauce over the top to reheat and coat the chicken.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh chives if desired.
Tips
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken—165°F is your magic number!
- Don't overcrowd the skillet; cook chicken in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and achieve ideal browning.
- Let the olive oil heat until it just starts to shimmer, which indicates the perfect sautéing temperature.
- When making the cream sauce, scrape up those delicious browned bits from the pan—they're packed with flavor!
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine to the cream sauce before the chives.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its creamy, most luxurious consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 360kcal
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 37g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 100mg
