Description
Creamy Herb Chicken is a comforting and quick weeknight meal featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, plant-based creamy sauce infused with fresh herbs. This flavorful and easy-to-make dish brings together wholesome ingredients for a hearty and special meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1/4 cup vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Aromatics and Herbs
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop garlic, onion, and fresh herbs. Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent to create a flavorful foundation for the sauce.
- Make the Creamy Herb Sauce: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), scraping up any browned bits. Stir in plant-based cream, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and natural gelling agent. Let the mixture simmer gently to thicken.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook on low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is rich and thick.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Add half of the fresh herbs towards the end of cooking for the brightest flavor.
- Simmer the sauce slowly to develop a silky, luscious texture.
- Adjust seasoning at the end with salt, lemon juice, or vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for perfect balance.
- Chop fresh herbs ahead of time to save preparation time during busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Herb Chicken, plant-based cream sauce, quick dinner, herb chicken recipe, dairy-free creamy chicken
