Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a quick and delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic sauce make a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add thyme, paprika, and parmesan cheese, simmering until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, easy dinner, 30-minute meal, chicken recipe