Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that elevates any meal with its rich, velvety sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter for easy access.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 7-8 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak in the sauce for another 5 minutes on low heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or more cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the dish.
- To enhance flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days—reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 190mg