Herb chicken in a creamy sauce is a hearty and comfortable dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make with a few ingredients and fresh or dried herbs.
Above all, it is a gluten-free and low carb recipe. If you are diet conscious, you will fall in love with this one.
Pair it with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta, and you get tender chicken covered in a delicious herbaceous and creamy sauce.
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Herb Chicken In Creamy Sauce
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Herb chicken in a creamy sauce is a heart-warming dish that is perfect for weekday or weekend dinner. Made from chicken and dried herbs, you get a taste and aroma that will make you come back to this dish again and again.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, pounded
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp fresh parsley, chopped
¼ tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
3 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce:
1 tbsp garlic, minced
½ tsp fresh parsley, chopped
¼ tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp dried thyme
½ cup whole fat milk
½ tsp corn starch
1 tbsp water
¼ tsp black pepper
A pinch salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, add rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and mix well.
- Coat the spice mixture generously over the chicken breasts.
- In a skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and place it over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook on each side until it gets a little color.
- Transfer the chicken to the plate and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil and heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté it for a minute.
- Add parsley, thyme, and rosemary and sauté for a minute.
- Pour in milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine water with cornstarch and add to the skillet once the milk is boiled.
- Stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add chicken breast and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
For serving:
Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley and herbs and serve immediately alongside rice.
Notes
Make sure the chicken is fresh and well pounded.
You can use heavy cream instead of milk. If you use heavy cream, you don’t have to add cornstarch to thicken up the gravy.
You can pair oregano with basil and tarragon as well instead of rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
Serve this dish fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Furthermore, it is a one-pot dish. It means you don’t have to worry about cleaning afterward. You can invite friends over and chat and cook together to have some quality time along with a plate of great food.

Indulge in the creaminess and deliciousness of this chicken in a creamy sauce, and it will become your favorite dish in an instant. That’s guaranteed!