Creamy Garlic Chicken
A quick and comforting creamy garlic chicken dish, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook each side for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually mix in the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and soak in the creamy sauce for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the chicken hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, or use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option. Let the chicken rest before cutting for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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