Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a luxurious, flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir well, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the creamy garlic sauce for 3-4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of cream to maintain the sauce’s consistency.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Sauté mushrooms with the garlic for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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