Creamy Garlic Chicken
A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts seared in a velvety garlic cream sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and dried Italian herbs, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or a salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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