Description
Creamy Chicken Gloria is the ultimate comfort dish, combining tender chicken and a luscious, velvety sauce that envelops your taste buds with rich flavors. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a relaxing night in, this recipe delivers an impressive meal that’s quick to prepare. Serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen by gathering all ingredients and preheating your stove to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. Add minced garlic, paprika, and thyme to the pan, stirring until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer while scraping up flavorful bits from the pan.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet to soak in the sauce for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg