Description
Irresistible Creamy Garlic Chicken is a soul-soothing dish that marries tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety garlic sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for date nights or family feasts. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs until melted and smooth. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cooking in the sauce for an additional 5-10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg