Creamy Garlic Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and intimate dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free Option Available
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the skillet, cooking for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and create a smooth sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring each piece is well-coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
For a lighter alternative, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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