Description
Succulent creamy garlic chicken delivers comfort and elegance with minimal effort. Rich pan sauce and tender chicken promise a restaurant-quality meal you’ll savor in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) of chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even seasoning on both sides.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, combining olive oil and butter to create a rich cooking base.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked through.
- Transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm.
- Without cleaning the skillet, add minced garlic and quickly sauté until aromatic, releasing its intense flavor.
- Introduce chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking gently to blend the pan drippings and create a smooth liquid foundation.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and develops a velvety consistency.
- Gently return the cooked chicken to the skillet, delicately coating each piece with the luxurious garlic cream sauce.
- Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, ensuring complete heat integration and flavor absorption.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and fresh herbaceous notes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly seasoned with salt and pepper for maximum flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for perfectly cooked chicken without drying out.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories and fat content.
- Quickly brown chicken at high heat to lock in juices and create a delicious golden crust that seals in moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg