creamy garlic chicken
This creamy garlic chicken dish features tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic cream sauce, making it an indulgent yet easy meal. Serve it with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts 6 oz each
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste garnish fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, dried Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Allow it to simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat it with the creamy sauce, and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a green salad.
You can customize the flavor by adding mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.
For added heat, consider incorporating red pepper flakes.