Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delicious chicken breast recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce that is sure to impress. Serve this comforting dish over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, pour in broth, then add cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Try adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
