Creamy Garlic Chicken
Experience the comforting flavors of Creamy Garlic Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce. This dish is an ideal choice for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, combining simplicity with an impressive presentation. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a meal that delights the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice, drizzling extra sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg