Description
Discover the ultimate creamy garlic chicken recipe that delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts bathed in a luxurious garlic‑parmesan sauce. This easy, one‑pan dinner combines simple pantry staples—olive oil, fresh garlic, heavy cream, and grated parmesan to create a velvety coating that clings to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, it pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a crisp salad, making it a go‑to comfort meal for families and guests alike. Perfect with crusty garlic bread the side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat; sear chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then whisk in parmesan until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, simmer 3‑4 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce
- replace half of the heavy cream with low‑fat milk. Add a pinch of red‑pepper flakes for heat or sliced mushrooms for an earthy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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