Creamy chive chicken is one cozy meal you are sure to fall in love with. The flavorful chicken breasts are seared and then simmered in a luscious, gravy-like sauce. You can whip up the whole deal in just 30 minutes, making this a great weeknight option!
Dry the chicken with paper towel and then season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4 medium chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the pan.
1 tablespoon EACH: butter and olive oil
Add the wine and let it boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any stuck on bits. Add the chicken stock and whipping cream and bring it to a boil.
½ cup white wine, 1 cup chicken stock, ¾ cup whipping cream
Put the chicken, and any juices on the plate, back into the pan. Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes more. See notes.
Sprinkle the chives over top and mix them into the sauce. Serve right away.
½ cup minced chives
Notes
Note 1: If you have large chicken breasts, use two and cut them in half vertically so that you have four pieces. Note 2: If you're avoiding alcohol, you can substitute the wine for more chicken stock.Note 3: If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken stock. If it's too thin, boil it for another minute. Note 4: This is a great meal to serve with mashed potatoes as the sauce makes a flavorful gravy.