About
This is legendary chicken that will blow the minds of anyone who tries it, and that's a fact! Sheet-Pan Crack Chicken essentially braises the golden-brown, savory cuts of poultry in a creamy, extra-flavorful sauce that contains notes of garlic and even more poultry flavor. No matter what you serve Sheet-Pan Crack Chicken with, you'll find yourself enchanted by the sheer depth of flavor it offers!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more, to taste, divided
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons chicken base
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- dried parsley, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Season the chicken breasts with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the pepper, and the garlic powder.
Step 3 -In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4 -Brown the chicken in batches on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Make sure to add more of the extra olive oil as needed.
Step 5 -Place the browned chicken on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 6 -Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the pan.
Step 7 -Add the onion and cook until translucent and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 8 -Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 9 -Add the chicken stock and the chicken base and stir together, cooking until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Step 10 -Add the heavy cream and the thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 11 -Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust with more of the salt and the pepper as needed.
Step 12 -Pour the cream sauce over the chicken breasts in the pan.
Step 13 -Bake the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees F internally, about 15 minutes.
Step 14 -Top with the parsley and serve.
