Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. This easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with steamed vegetables for a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine while scraping any brown bits from the pan. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Heat through for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs like thyme along with the garlic. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.