Creamy Garlic Chicken
Tender chicken smothered in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mushrooms or spinach can also be added for extra flavor.