Description
Treat yourself to this mouth-watering Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe. Perfectly seared chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, making it a delightful and easy meal option for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg