Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken breasts with a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce that’s easy to prepare yet indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine and bringing it to a simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens slightly—this usually takes a few minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using half-and-half in place of heavy cream, though the sauce won’t be as rich. Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, quick dinner, family favorite