Description
Creamy Sage Chicken is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a velvety, herb-infused sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening, if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic and fresh sage leaves. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the white wine (if using) or a splash of chicken broth to loosen any flavorful bits from the pan. Let it simmer for a minute.
- Add the Cream and Broth: Pour in the remaining chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce, creating a creamy consistency.
- Return Chicken to the Pan: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let everything simmer together for a couple of minutes.
- Adjust Thickness (if needed): If the sauce is too thin, mix a small amount of flour or cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce to thicken.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the chicken with your choice of sides, garnish with extra sage leaves, and enjoy!
Notes
- Mushroom Addition: Add sliced mushrooms to the sauce for extra depth and texture.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and nutritional yeast for Parmesan.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes for a subtle heat.
- Lemon Zest: Stir in a bit of lemon zest for a bright, fresh contrast.
- Bacon Infusion: Crumble cooked bacon into the sauce for a smoky twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Creamy sage chicken, chicken in cream sauce, easy chicken dinner, sage butter chicken, skillet chicken recipe