Irresistible Creamy Garlic Chicken
Irresistible Creamy Garlic Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping tender chicken breasts in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, delivering a delightful balance of savory and creamy flavors that will warm your heart. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this recipe will quickly become a beloved favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add thyme and Parmesan cheese; mix until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with sauce. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg