Creamy Herb Chicken Tenderloin
This dish has become an absolute favorite, one that my family requests time and time again. The secret lies in its incredibly smooth and flavorful sauce, which I occasionally double for extra indulgence. An easy and quick dish for any cook, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe often!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken tenderloins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whisk in the Dijon mustard.
- Add dried thyme and basil, stirring continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken tenderloins to the skillet, coating them with the creamy herb sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
