Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy garlic chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich, garlicky sauce that envelops each bite in velvety goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike with its unbeatable flavor and aroma.
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 grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
- Cook Garlic & Broth: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine & Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer for about 5 minutes, absorbing flavors.
- Season & Serve: Taste sauce; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning as desired. Serve warm over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg