Creamy Garlic Chicken
Indulge in this creamy garlic chicken recipe, where tender chicken meets a luscious sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once the chicken is golden, add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring gently to combine. Add Italian seasoning and bring to a simmer for about five minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer onto plates or bowls with sides like pasta or rice, drizzling more sauce over each piece of chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.