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Chicken with Cream

By Laura Fuentes Updated Oct 11, 2023

5 from 11 votes

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Add this chicken with cream to your meals ASAP. It's simple to make, super tasty, and a top-notch recipe that always hits the spot!

With my tried-and-true tips below, you’ll cook the best beginner-friendly creamy chicken recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

creamy chicken with asparagus on a plate

Creamy Chicken Sauce

There’s something about tender chicken in a velvety sauce that makes any dinner special! This Chicken with Cream recipe is always a winner with the family both because of how good it tastes and the simplicity of being able to cook a meal in a single skillet.

Everything needed is a basic mealtime staple for most of us: the type of ingredients that will give you an epic dish that pairs with your favorite side dishes perfectly.

Did I mention that it’s ready to be served in less than 30 minutes? Garlic, butter, and herbs make these seared chicken breasts taste ridiculously good, while the simple cream sauce is one to die for.

chicken breasts with cream

Ingredients

Open the fridge and pantry because I know you’ll find there everything you need to make your chicken dinner dreams come true.

Check the list:

  • Butterflied chicken breasts: learn how to butterfly chicken in this post.
  • Salt and pepper: for seasoning.
  • Olive oil: for cooking the chicken.
  • Butter: adds a delicious flavor to the chicken and the sauce.
  • Garlic cloves: for an irresistible taste and aroma.
  • Fresh rosemary: you can swap it for poultry seasoning or Italian seasoning.
  • Chicken broth or stock: use store-bought or make my easy homemade broth recipe.
  • Half and half or heavy cream: delish creaminess in every bite!

You’ll find the measurements in the recipe card below.

four chicken breasts with cream on a skillet

How to Make a Cream Sauce for Chicken 

This recipe is always a winner for busy weeknights. Cook the protein, make the sauce, and just like that, you can enjoy the most epic chicken with cream!

Here’s the step-by-step:

  1. Prep the chicken
    On a flat surface, pat dry the 4 chicken cutlets. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken
    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted, place the chicken pieces on the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, without disturbing them. Flip and cook for 3 to 4 additional minutes on the other side, until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from pan onto a plate and set aside.
  3. Sauté the garlic
    Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter onto the pan. Add the whole garlic cloves and sauté them for about 2 to 3 minutes, moving them around to make sure they toast to a golden color, but they don’t burn.
  4. Make the sauce
    Add the rosemary to the garlic and toast it for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth or stock and let it simmer to begin to lift the toasty chicken tidbits from the pan. Add the cream, bring it to a simmer, and let the sauce cook down for 3 to 4 minutes, until it’s visibly reduced.
  5. Add the chicken
    Add the chicken breasts back into the pan and let it simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. Serve & enjoy!
    Serve the chicken with cream sauce with your favorite sides.
on the left, creamy sauce on a skillet with a wooden spoon. On the right, creamy sauce on a skillet with a metal spoon

What to Serve with Creamy Chicken

Turn this creamy chicken into the tastiest dinner by serving it along with your favorite vegetables sides, like steamed green beans or an easy side salad. Want to indulge yourself? These delicious Southern Mashed Potatoes are one of my favorite sides!

Chicken with Cream | Beginner Friendly Recipe

chicken with cream
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Add this chicken with cream to your meals ASAP. It's simple to make, super tasty, and a top-notch recipe that always hits the spot!
5 from 11 votes
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Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied lengthwise into 4 pieces
  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary*, finely chopped
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, or stock
  • 1 cup half and half or heavy cream

Instructions

Cook the chicken:

  • On a flat surface, pat dry the 4 chicken cutlets. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Once the butter is melted, place the chicken pieces on the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, without disturbing them, flip, and cook for 3 to 4 additional minutes on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Remove from pan onto a plate and set aside.

Make the sauce:

  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter onto the pan. Add the whole garlic cloves and sauté them for about 2 to 3 minutes, moving them around to make sure they toast to a golden color, but they don’t burn.
  • Add the rosemary to the garlic and toast it for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth or stock and let it simmer to begin to lift the toasty chicken tidbits from the pan. Add the cream, bring it to a simmer and let the sauce cook down for 3 to 4 minutes until it’s visibly reduced.

Combine:

  • Add the chicken breasts back into the pan and let it simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with cream sauce with your favorite sides, like southern mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Notes

Notes: substitute the fresh rosemary for ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning or ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.

Equipment

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Large Skillet

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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  1. TAYLER ROSS says

    May 01, 2024 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was delicious! So creamy and definitely new favorite!

    Reply
  2. Kim says

    May 01, 2024 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    This may be a great recipe for beginners, but it tastes advanced! My daughter made this last night and it was really good.

    Reply
  3. Chenee says

    May 01, 2024 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    I love that this can be made in one skillet – I’m all for less cleanup! Can’t wait to try this one.

    Reply
  4. Nicole says

    May 01, 2024 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    My family loves this chicken! I have added it to our weekly menu. I just use whatever veggie or salad I have on hand as a side!

    Reply
  5. Traci says

    May 01, 2024 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious, comforting, and so easy to make! Will be making it on repeat. Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply

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