Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, garlicky sauce. The creamy texture and aromatic flavors make it an ideal choice for both cozy family dinners and special occasions. Served alongside pasta or crusty bread, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds with every bite.
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 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (like parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients; gather everything before cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping any bits from the pan. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Optionally, mix in fresh herbs.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak up the sauce for a few minutes. Serve hot, drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg