Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe that features tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for a few minutes, spooning sauce over. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- Enhance with spinach or mushrooms for added veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
