Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that envelops succulent chicken breasts in a velvety garlic cream sauce, making every bite an indulgent experience. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Serve it over pasta or rice for a satisfying meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any bits.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating in sauce. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg