Description
Delight in this creamy garlic chicken dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety garlic sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Chicken:
- – Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- – Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the Garlic:
- – In the same skillet, lower the heat slightly and add minced garlic.
- – Sauté until fragrant (about one minute), being careful not to burn it.
- 3. Create the Sauce:
- – Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet (deglazing).
- – Let it simmer for a couple of minutes before adding heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
- – Stir until everything is combined into a creamy sauce.
- 4. Bring It All Together:
- – Return the seared chicken to the pan, allowing it to soak up the sauce for another five minutes on low heat.
- 5. Serve It Up:
- – Transfer your Creamy Garlic Chicken onto plates, drizzle with extra sauce, and sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg