Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and comforting dish that features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its delightful combination of savory flavors and creamy texture, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your household. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until bubbly. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Add Italian seasoning to the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and simmer for an additional minute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 140mg