Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delectable dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop garlic and gather all ingredients.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (5-6 minutes per side).
- Cook Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined and creamy.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg