Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this easy-to-make Creamy Garlic Chicken. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a luxurious garlic cream sauce, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Rub salt and pepper onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Sear the chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook briefly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish goes well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed veggies.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
