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Creamy Garlic Chicken
Callie Brooks

Creamy Garlic Chicken

This creamy garlic chicken is a comforting, flavorful dinner made in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts are seared until golden, then simmered in a rich Parmesan garlic cream sauce that’s perfect for pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • skillet
  • tongs or spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over. Cook 1–2 minutes to heat through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 37gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 520mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness. Add mushrooms or spinach for variation. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half and half. Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing to keep it moist and tender.

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