Chicken with a Goat Cheese Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly creamy Chicken with a Goat Cheese Sauce! Featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts nestled in a luxurious sauce made with tangy goat cheese, fragrant garlic, and fresh thyme, this dish strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and flavor. A touch of chicken broth and heavy cream creates a velvety consistency, while fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings or special occasions alike. Serve it over rice, pasta, or fluffy mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce. Perfect for those who love flavorful, restaurant-quality meals at home, this goat cheese chicken recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, incorporating any browned bits for added flavor. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
Add the goat cheese to the skillet and stir until it melts into the sauce, creating a smooth and creamy texture. Stir in the fresh thyme leaves.
Step 7
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the goat cheese sauce generously over the top. Simmer for another 5 minutes to warm through and allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Step 9
Serve the chicken and goat cheese sauce immediately, either on its own or over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1225.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2229.0 |
| Total Fat 128.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 57.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 785.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4064.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.6g | |
| Protein 237.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 265.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 328.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories