Description
Indulge in the warmth of Simple Creamy Garlic Chicken, a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a velvety garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is both effortless and impressive. The rich flavors of garlic, cream, and Parmesan create a delightful experience you won’t forget. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or over pasta for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually add Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce. Simmer together for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg