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A lady from church brought this over when I had my second baby. I remember thinking there was no way something so simple could taste that rich. Now I make it at least twice a month when the week gets


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Some meals stay with you because of the kindness wrapped up in them, and this creamy herb butter chicken is one of those for me. It is the sort of simple supper that feels like a small miracle on a busy evening, made with just a handful of pantry and refrigerator staples but tasting far richer than the effort suggests. Dishes like this have long had a place in Midwestern kitchens, where a good cream sauce and tender chicken can turn an ordinary weeknight into something comforting and generous.

This chicken is especially nice served over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy rice so none of that sauce goes to waste. If you want a vegetable alongside, green beans, steamed broccoli, or roasted carrots fit right in, and a slice of warm bread is always welcome for sopping up the last bit on the plate.

4-Ingredient Creamy Herb Butter Chicken

Servings: 4


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Creamy herb butter chicken on a white plate
Creamy herb butter chicken on a white plate

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 packet dry herb seasoning mix, about 1 ounce
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter 

Chicken, cream, butter, and herb seasoning ingredients
Chicken, cream, butter, and herb seasoning ingredients

Directions



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