Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts
Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender pieces of chicken simmered in a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce, making an irresistible and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smoother sauce.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more cream or broth as needed.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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