Description

This creamy garlic chicken recipe features tender seared chicken in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, it combines simple ingredients for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs

4 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

salt and pepper to taste

optional mushrooms or spinach

Instructions

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

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.

4. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and sauté 30-60 seconds until fragrant.

5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits.

6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. Whisk in parmesan cheese and optional add-ins until sauce is smooth.

8. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it, simmering 2-3 minutes to combine.

9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 500
Fat: 32
Saturated Fat: 18
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 0
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 120

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