Creamy Garlic Chicken
A rich and comforting dish featuring chicken breasts in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or pasta for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, thoroughly coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Serve the chicken over your choice of cooked rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
To lighten the dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. It also works well with chicken thighs for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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