Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Chicken, a delicious combination of tender chicken breasts in a decadent garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
For the sauce:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
