Description

This Creamy Chicken Breast recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken cutlets smothered in a rich and velvety homemade milk-based sauce with savory poultry seasoning and garlic. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, the chicken is browned to a beautiful golden finish and simmered in a thickened creamy sauce, making it an ideal dish to serve over rice, noodles, or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
½ medium onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ tablespoons water

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor before cooking.
Brown the chicken: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onions to the skillet. Cook until they become translucent, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits from the pan to incorporate flavor. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in the poultry seasoning to infuse the sauce base.
Make the sauce: Pour the milk into the skillet and stir to combine with the onions and seasonings. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add this slurry to the skillet and whisk continuously while increasing the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the browned chicken to the pan, reduce the heat back to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. This allows the chicken to cook through fully while absorbing the flavors of the creamy sauce.
Serve: Plate the creamy chicken breasts with your choice of rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete and comforting meal.

Notes

For extra richness, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
You can add chopped fresh parsley or thyme to the sauce for added herbaceous flavor.
Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.
The sauce thickens as it simmers; adjust thickness by adding more milk if necessary.
This recipe pairs well with steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or buttered noodles.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American