Description
Comfort meets simplicity in this creamy garlic chicken that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table. Parmesan cheese and rich garlic sauce turn ordinary chicken into a delectable meal your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic
Coating and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken breasts by patting them completely dry. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over both sides of the meat. Coat each piece with 1 tablespoon of flour, gently tapping off any excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the floured chicken breasts into the hot pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate. Tent with foil to keep warm and preserve the temperature.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Drop in 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30-45 seconds until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the delicious browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Gently whisk ¾ cup heavy cream into the broth. Sprinkle ¾ cup Parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning into the liquid. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Nestle the chicken back into the creamy sauce. Spoon the sauce over the meat and let it warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while the sauce is hot and chicken remains tender.
Notes
- Always pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Choose a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and better sauce development.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 29 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg