Creamy Garlic Chicken
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy garlic chicken, a quick and delightful dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Prepare Your Chicken**: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- 2. **Sear the Chicken**: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 3. **Create the Garlic Sauce**: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- 4. **Make the Creamy Sauce**: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth while whisking continuously. Add dried thyme along with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. **Combine Chicken and Sauce**: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Cook together for an additional few minutes.
- 6. **Serve**: Plate the creamy garlic chicken, ensuring to drizzle extra sauce over each piece before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Customize this recipe by adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.