Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a must-try dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a luscious garlic cream sauce. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe delivers a comforting meal bursting with flavor. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to savor every drop of the rich sauce. Perfectly easy to prepare, this dish guarantees to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer for two minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking over low heat until the cheese melts completely.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Cover and let simmer on low heat for an additional five minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg