Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet
A quick and comforting creamy garlic chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken in a luscious garlic cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Using the same skillet, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to mix. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Keep stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, generously spooning the sauce over the pieces. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to deepen.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes can elevate the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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