Description
This creamy garlic chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dish made with chicken breasts, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth and simmer for two minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking over low heat until the cheese melts completely.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Cover and let simmer on low heat for an additional five minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Feel free to add vegetables for additional flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg