Description

This creamy garlic chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a rich garlic sauce for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. It features simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions for a flavorful meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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4 skinless boneless chicken breasts

6 garlic cloves minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup light cream or Greek yogurt

1 cup spinach optional

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese optional

salt and pepper to taste

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on each side and cooked through

3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm

4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant without burning

5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan

6. Stir in light cream or Greek yogurt and whisk until the sauce begins to thicken

7. Add spinach and cook until wilted then stir in parmesan cheese if using

8. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes to coat with sauce

9. Finish by stirring in lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley

10. Serve immediately with your choice of sides

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: skillet
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 500
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 1
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 90

Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, healthy dinner recipes, chicken dinner recipes, chicken breast recipes, easy weeknight meals