Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is the epitome of comfort food, blending tender chicken breasts with a luscious garlic cream sauce that’s rich in flavor. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, making it perfect for both a cozy weeknight dinner and a special gathering. The combination of Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs elevates this savory chicken recipe, while its one-pan preparation means easy cleanup. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the irresistible sauce, and watch as it becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and thyme; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and warm through.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 59g
- Cholesterol: 180mg