Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. The tender chicken, enveloped in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce, will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe combines ease of preparation with impressive taste.
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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by slicing it into even pieces. Mince garlic and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Lower heat slightly, add minced garlic to the pan, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and mix until smooth. Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes until melted and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let simmer on low heat until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg