Description
Crème Fraîche Chicken is a comforting and creamy dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into an unforgettable culinary experience. Simmered in a luscious crème fraîche sauce, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors that will delight your family or impress your guests at any dinner party. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, it’s the ideal solution for busy weeknights or special occasions. Prepare to savor every rich bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring crème fraîche.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in minced garlic and Dijon mustard, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth followed by crème fraîche, stirring gently to create a creamy sauce.
- Add fresh herbs and let simmer for about 5 minutes until flavors meld.
- Serve with sides like rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg