This Chicken with Brandy Cream Sauce tastes decadent, but it’s so quick and easy, you can make it on a weeknight! It requires minimal prep and cooks up in one pan! Keeping it low carb? Serve this up with a salad or some veggies for a complete dinner!

cooked chicken with brandy cream sauce being spooned over top in a casserole dish

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 -20 minutes

Ingredients:

boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
olive oil
butter
garlic cloves, minced
Brandy (or white wine)
heavy cream
chicken broth

raw chicken, brandy, garlic, cream, salt, pepper, and chicken broth on a counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Slice each chicken breast in half to make two thinner chicken pieces. I find it helpful to lay my hand flat across the top of it and place my knife on the thin side of the breast right where it’s starting to get thicker. Add a bit of salt and pepper to each side.

a hand using a small knife to slice a chicken breast into two thinner pieces

Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter. Place the chicken pieces into the skillet to brown being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to brown in two batches. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until nicely browned, then flip to other side and continue cooking until the chicken is 165º F and browned on each side (about another 4 minutes). Place the chicken pieces on a clean plate.

boneless skinless chicken breasts browning in a skillet with olive oil and butter

Step 3: After reducing the heat to medium, add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds or until it’s fragrant. Then, carefully pour in the brandy or white wine (be especially careful if there’s an open flame!). Keeping the heat at medium, bring the brandy or wine to a boil and let it cook for a few minutes.

brandy being poured into a hot pan with minced garlic

Step 4: Pour in the cream and chicken broth and let it cook for a few minutes to thicken. Add the chicken pieces and any juice from the plate back to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through. Enjoy this quick and delicious chicken dish with plenty of sauce!

cream being poured into a skillet with brandy and garlic

chicken in brandy cream sauce in a skillet on a stove top

Serve with:

Tips:

If you prefer to cook without alcohol, use 1 cup of chicken broth and 1/3 cup of heavy cream. Omit the 1/4 cup of chicken broth at the end and follow the rest of the instructions.
This recipe is easily doubled to feed a larger crowd!

Chicken with Brandy Cream Sauce

This Chicken with Brandy Cream Sauce tastes decadent, but it's so quick and easy, you can make it on a weeknight! It requires minimal prep and cooks up in one pan! Keeping it low carb? Serve this up with a salad or some veggies for a complete dinner!

Beth

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 18

Total Time 21

Servings

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup Brandy (or white wine)
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chicken broth

Instructions

Slice each chicken breast in half to make two thinner chicken pieces. I find it helpful to lay my hand flat across the top of it and place my knife on the thin side of the breast right where it’s starting to get thicker. Add a bit of salt and pepper to each side.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter. Place the chicken pieces into the skillet to brown being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to brown in two batches. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until nicely browned, then flip to other side and continue cooking until the chicken is 165º F and browned on each side (about another 4 minutes). Place the chicken pieces on a clean plate.
After reducing the heat to medium, add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds or until it’s fragrant. Then, carefully pour in the brandy or white wine (be especially careful if there’s an open flame!). Keeping the heat at medium, bring the brandy or wine to a boil and let it cook for a few minutes.
Pour in the cream and chicken broth and let it cook for a few minutes to thicken. Add the chicken pieces and any juice from the plate back to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through. Enjoy this quick and delicious chicken dish with plenty of sauce!

Notes

If you prefer to cook without alcohol, use 1 cup of chicken broth and 1/3 cup of heavy cream. Omit the 1/4 cup of chicken broth at the end and follow the rest of the instructions.