Ingredients
– 1 pound of chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
– 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic herb seasoning (divided)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Oil (for cooking the chicken)
– 2 chopped garlic cloves
– 1 tablespoon of oil (for the sauce)
– 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water
– Four ounces of soft cheese (such as goat cheese or cream cheese)
– 2 tablespoons of fresh minced herbs (such as parsley, chives, or tarragon)
Instructions
1-Let’s dive into making this garlic herb chicken it’s simpler than you think and ready in under 20 minutes. Start by getting your ingredients lined up, as the recipe moves quickly once you begin. This step-by-step guide will walk you through it like we’re chatting in your kitchen.
2-First, season 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs with 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic herb seasoning (divided), salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes on one side. Flip it and cook for another 2 minutes until it hits 165ยฐF inside don’t rush this for a great sear.
3-Next, for the sauce, sautรฉ the 2 chopped garlic cloves with the remaining garlic herb seasoning in 1 tablespoon of oil. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water, then whisk in four ounces of soft cheese until creamy, adding more liquid if needed. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh minced herbs at the end for that fresh pop.
4-Now, return the chicken to the pan and coat it in the sauce before serving. Tips to remember: Use chicken thighs for juicier results, avoid flipping too early for a proper sear, and have your sauce ingredients ready beforehand. This method ensures your garlic herb chicken is moist and full of flavor, perfect for busy nights.
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๐ณ Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for better moisture retention and richer flavor
โฐ Prepare all sauce ingredients before flipping the chicken to prevent burning while you make the sauce
๐ฟ Fresh herbs make a big difference – use whatever you have on hand like parsley, chives, or tarragon
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs per person
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 95
