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Seared Chicken Breast with Creamy Dill Sauce

Juicy seared chicken breast in a creamy dill sauce made in one pan with simple ingredients. An easy, flavorful chicken dinner recipe that's ready in about 30 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium head of broccoli cut into bite-sized florets

Creamy Dill Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese low-fat works
  • 1 lemon juice and zest of
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill

OPTIONAL:

  • lemon slices or wedges to garnish

Instructions

  • Rub the chicken breast with the seasonings on all sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden-brown and cooked through, then set aside and cover to keep warm.
    seared chicken breast in a black skillet.
  • To make the creamy sauce, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet and Sauté the garlic.
    minced garlic in a pan to be seared.
  • Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth, then whisk in the cream cheese, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
    broth, lemon juice, and cream cheese added to the pan.
  • Stir in the dill and broccoli florets and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the broccoli is just tender.
    broccoli added to the creamy dill sauce.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the creamy dill sauce over it.
    chicken added to the pan with broccoli and creamy dill sauce.

Notes

  • Veggie: I used broccoli, but feel free to swap it with what you have on hand, like green beans, zucchini, or asparagus.
  • Chicken: I used boneless and skinless chicken breast, but you can use chicken thighs if you prefer.
  • Cream Cheese: If you do not want to use cream cheese, you can use unsweetened canned coconut cream for a dairy-free and healthier option, or you can use heavy whipping cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1765IU | Vitamin C: 152mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg