Chicken Breasts in Rosemary Pan Sauce
Indulge in the savory elegance of Chicken Breasts in Rosemary Pan Sauce, a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s bursting with flavor. Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are the star of this dish, perfectly complemented by a rich, velvety sauce infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice. The creamy base, made with chicken broth and heavy cream, creates a luxurious finishing touch that’s sure to impress. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or an intimate dinner for two. Serve it with crusty bread or over a bed of mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the delicious rosemary pan sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fresh rosemary sprigs and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their aroma.
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
Stir in heavy cream and let it cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat.
Serve warm, garnished with the rosemary sprigs and additional sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 3060 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 109.2 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
