Description
Garlic Chicken becomes the star of dinner when creamy sauce meets tender meat in a skillet that sings with flavor. Weeknight meals get an instant upgrade with this simple yet satisfying recipe that brings comfort right to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season 2 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Slice breasts horizontally if thick to ensure even cooking at 375°F.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat to medium and melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add 5 minced garlic cloves, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant but not burned.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into skillet, scraping pan bottom to release browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes to concentrate flavors.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Whisk until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet. Coat with sauce and simmer 3-4 minutes, allowing chicken to absorb creamy flavors.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic cloves for the most vibrant flavor and aroma in this creamy sauce.
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help create a beautiful golden-brown crust when searing.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, which will reduce the calorie content while maintaining a creamy texture.
- If cooking for someone with dairy restrictions, substitute cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast to add a rich, savory depth to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg