Creamy Garlic Chicken
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting dish that envelops you in warmth with its rich, buttery sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this quick and easy recipe promises flavor-packed bites that will have everyone asking for seconds. With just a few essential ingredients, you can create a stunning meal that evokes memories of laughter and togetherness around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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 tbsp butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and cover with foil.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, then add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the skillet. Add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak in the sauce for about 3-4 minutes on low heat.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg