This Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet dinner is packed full of flavor and simple and easy to make. Made with a handful of fresh ingredients, this is a perfect family meal that’s on the table in no time at all.
Who says weeknight dinners have to be boring? This dish is so quick and easy to put together, yet tastes like something you would order at a restaurant. You are going to love this creamy chicken weeknight dinner!
How to Make Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet
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Finely mince onion and garlic
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In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of the butter, keep the rest for later
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Add minced onion and garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme
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Add the mushrooms
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Saute for 7 minutes on medium heat until golden brown
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Remove from skillet and set aside
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Melt 2 tablespoons of remaining butter in the same skillet
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Add chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side on medium heat until thoroughly cooked
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Deglaze with white wine
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Add the mushroom, garlic, onion & herb mixture back in the skillet
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Let everything cook on medium-low heat for 5 mins
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Add cream and simmer for another 5 minutes
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Remove from heat, garnish with some fresh thyme and rosemary
A chicken dinner that’s packed full of flavor
The ingredients in this Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet meal create a classic combination of flavors:
- Garlic and onions
- Mushrooms
- Rosemary and thyme
- White wine
- Cream
Use the freshest produce you can for the best tasting dish. The wine doesn’t need to be expensive, just a good quality drinker.
A cast iron skillet chicken breast recipe
I love making skillet meals, they come together so quickly and easily in one pan, and I for one am a fan of anything that saves on the washing up! The chicken breasts brown wonderfully for a meal that not only tastes amazing but looks pretty too!
What do you serve with creamy garlic herb chicken skillet?
This dish is full of flavor, so I like to serve it up with some simple greens, and if I’m feeling indulgent a potato side dish too. Try it with:
- Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Easy Mashed Potato Recipe
- Brown Butter Glazed Carrots
- Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Butter
Top Tips To Make Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet
- Use good quality chicken breast for this recipe, preferably free run or organic, that hasn’t been raised on antibiotics.
- Fresh herbs are best in this dish, but you can use dried if you are in a pinch.
- This dish is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container and reheated on the oven.
For more chicken skillet recipes:
- Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet
- Juicy Skillet Chicken Burgers Recipe
- Greek Chicken Skillet Recipe
- Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
- Dijon Chicken
If you have tried this creamy garlic herb chicken skillet recipe, or any other recipe on my blog, then please rate it and let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium sized onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup mushrooms chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- ⅓ cup white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Finely mince onion and garlic
- In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of the butter, keep the rest for later
- Add minced onion and garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme
- Add the mushrooms
- Saute for 7 minutes on medium heat until golden brown
- Remove from skillet and set aside
- Melt 2 tablespoons of remaining butter in the same skillet
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side on medium heat until thoroughly cooked
- Deglaze with white wine
- Add the mushroom, garlic, onion & herb mixture back in the skillet
- Let everything cook on medium-low heat for 5 mins
- Add cream and simmer for another 5 minutes
- Remove from heat, garnish with some fresh thyme and rosemary
This recipe was contributed by Michaella at Well + Yum.
carol m. ellison says
I CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE THIS. I LOVE YOUR GOOD & EASY RECIPES,THAT YOU CAN MAKE FOR ONE OR MORE OR SAVE. THANK YOU
Becky Hardin says
I can’t wait for you to try it!!
Dorothy argueta says
Tasted just like the picture looked
Becky Hardin says
Thanks for sharing, Dorothy!
Clara says
Excellent recipe. Super easy! A keeper
Becky Hardin says
Thanks for sharing, Clara!
Karen says
We enjoyed this very much.
I used a can of coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Becky Hardin says
Good subsitution!
Karen says
We enjoyed the sauce.
Becky Hardin says
Thanks for sharing, Karen!