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Creamy Garlic Chicken


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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

This creamy garlic chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts in a rich, velvety garlic sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)

Instructions

For the Chicken:

  1. 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Finely chop the garlic and set aside.
  2. 2. Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper before placing them in the hot skillet. Cook each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

For the Sauce:

  1. 3. Create the Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet (don’t wash it), add more olive oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about one minute—avoid burning.
  2. 4. Add Cream and Broth: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Stir well until combined.
  3. 5. Stir in Cheese and Herbs: Add grated parmesan cheese and dried herbs, stirring until everything melds together into a creamy sauce.
  4. 6. Combine Everything: Return seared chicken to the skillet with sauce, letting it simmer for about five minutes so each piece is coated in sauce.
  5. 7. Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with additional sauce for an appealing presentation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
  • Calories: 465
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg