Creamy Garlic Chicken
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners and easy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the garlic and parsley before starting.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak up the sauce for an additional minute on low heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, simmer garlic before adding cream.
- Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for variations.
- Add veggies like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg