Irish Chicken Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Irish Chicken Garlic Cream Sauce, a culinary delight that transforms tender chicken breasts into a luxurious dish fit for any occasion. This creamy sauce, infused with the rich flavors of Irish Garlic and heavy cream, is perfect for elevating your weeknight dinners or impressing guests at special gatherings. With its velvety texture and balanced flavor profile, this recipe promises to be a comforting favorite that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Irish Garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in the Garlic; simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce. Stir in chicken broth and gently simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and gradually mix in heavy cream, followed by Dijon mustard and thyme; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, simmer briefly, then finish with butter.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg