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Quick Creamy Skillet Sauce

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A quick creamy skillet sauce turns plain chicken, mushrooms, pork, or pasta into dinner without much work. The core move is simple: soften garlic in butter, add broth, add cream, and let the sauce reduce until it coats instead of running thin.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves finely grated or minced
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • 240 ml broth
  • 180 to 240 ml Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and herbs and cook briefly, just until fragrant.
  • Pour in the broth and cream.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly reduced and smoother.
  • Use as is, or thicken lightly if the dish needs more body.
  • Spoon over the main dish or toss with pasta and serve at once.