Description
This recipe for Delicious Garlic Chicken features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, simmer, then stir in heavy cream. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- You can substitute boneless thighs for a juicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
