Creamy Garlic Chicken
Savor tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic sauce that transforms your meal into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low and add the minced garlic to the pan. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir well and simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese along with dried thyme until melted and combined, creating a creamy sauce.
- Transfer the creamy garlic chicken onto plates or serve family-style from the skillet, drizzling any leftover sauce over each piece.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like parsley or basil as garnishes. Swap out chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.