Description
Indulge in this Creamy Garlic Chicken, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6–8 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Pinch of dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- Pinch of dried thyme (optional)
- Pinch of dried oregano (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by patting your boneless, skinless chicken breasts thoroughly dry with paper towels. Slice each breast horizontally to create thinner cutlets, about ½ inch thick. Season both sides generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and your chosen dried herbs.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, carefully place the chicken cutlets in a single layer. Sear for 3-5 minutes per side, or until beautifully golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate; loosely tent with foil to keep warm.
- Sauté the Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. If the pan looks dry, add another teaspoon of olive oil or butter. Add your minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for just 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pan and Build the Sauce Base: Pour in ½ cup of chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the broth to simmer for about 1 minute.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Stir in 1 ½ cups of heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish the Dish: Return the seared chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy garlic sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken. If using, sprinkle in ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir gently until melted and combined.
- Serve Immediately: Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley. Your Creamy Garlic Chicken is now ready to be enjoyed!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. Pat the chicken dry for better browning. Watch the garlic closely to avoid burning. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.