Creamy Dill Chicken
A quick one-pan chicken dish with a creamy dill sauce, perfect served with rice, mashed potatoes, or greens for an easy, flavorful dinner in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 non-stick frying pan for cooking chicken and sauce
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced into fillets or strips
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ medium onion sliced or diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cream 18% fat recommended
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 teaspoons fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until almost cooked through.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Remove the chicken to a plate temporarily.
- Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook down for about 10 minutes until reduced by half.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir in the cream. Heat through for a few minutes.
- Add the butter and whisk while it melts.
- Remove from heat, stir in the dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use dried dill if fresh is unavailable; reduce amount to 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste.
- Unsalted butter controls final saltiness; use salted butter then adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or greens for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.