Creamy Garlic Chicken
A deliciously rich and creamy garlic chicken that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Infuse garlic goodness: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Create the flavor base: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Whip up the creamy sauce: Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer away: Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a heartier meal, add some spinach or sun-dried tomatoes when simmering the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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