Description
Juicy seared chicken breasts in a silky, savory cream sauce brightened with crisp sage and Parmesan, perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 to 12 fresh sage leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, ready for searing.
- Combine Ingredients: Pat 4 chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the hot skillet and let the butter melt and begin to bubble.
- Assemble the Dish: Sear the chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown, working in batches if necessary. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Cook to Perfection: In the same skillet, add 3 cloves minced garlic and 10 to 12 sage leaves, sauté until fragrant and the sage crisps slightly. Deglaze with 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until smooth, reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Finishing Touches: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the pieces, and simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the chicken with sauce spooned over the top, garnish with extra crisp sage or a sprinkle of Parmesan, and serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, less grainy sauce.
- Rest the chicken for a couple of minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a splash of chicken broth.
- Crisp the sage leaves in butter for added texture and flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximate)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: creamy sage chicken, chicken dinner, weeknight dinner, comfort food, one-pan meal, sage sauce