Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and indulgent dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a velvety, garlicky cream sauce. With a perfect balance of savory flavors, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress. Serve it with pasta, rice, or vegetables for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard (if using), and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a bit more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Keywords: Creamy Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Cream Sauce, Chicken Breast, Garlic Sauce, Weeknight Dinner