Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe offers a rich and comforting meal, perfect for a cozy dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, creating a dish that’s both flavorful and satisfying in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare it for searing the chicken.
- Season chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken: Take the cooked chicken breasts out of the skillet and set them aside to keep warm.
- Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté it over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer to deglaze the pan and build flavor.
- Incorporate cream: Stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and let them simmer in the creamy garlic sauce for 5 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish before serving to add a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it will be less rich.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a side of rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
