Creamy Herb Chicken (One-Pan Wonder)

Ingredients (Serves 3–4):

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• ¾ cup chicken broth

• ¾ cup heavy cream (or half & half)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

‍ Instructions:

1. Season Chicken
   Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Sear It Up
   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 mins per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Build the Sauce
   In the same pan, lower the heat. Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Deglaze & Simmer
   Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

5. Add Creaminess
   Stir in cream and Parmesan. Let it simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.

6. Bring It All Together
   Return chicken to the pan. Simmer 3–5 minutes to coat in the sauce. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh herbs.

7. Serve
   Over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes — or with crusty bread to mop up every last bit.

Pro Tip:

Add a handful of spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra color and flavor.