Description
Savory garlic chicken brings comfort and elegance to weeknight dinners. Home cooks can easily master this creamy Italian-inspired classic that delivers rich flavors with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Heat skillet with butter and olive oil, creating a sizzling surface for golden-brown searing of chicken pieces.
- Cook chicken until exterior develops rich, caramelized coloration; transfer to separate plate and reserve.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatic essence to permeate cooking surface.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, carefully lifting embedded flavor-rich caramelized remnants from bottom of skillet.
- Incorporate heavy cream and parmesan cheese, whisking smoothly to create luxurious, velvety sauce consistency.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer and thicken over medium-low temperature for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce seared chicken into sauce, ensuring each piece becomes thoroughly coated and heated to internal temperature of 165°F.
- Continue cooking chicken in sauce for additional 5-6 minutes until completely tender and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across surface for vibrant color and aromatic garnish.
- Plate immediately, drizzling remaining sauce over chicken for maximum flavor presentation.
Notes
- Opt for skinless, boneless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easier preparation.
- Patting chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve a perfect golden-brown sear, creating a delicious crispy exterior.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for a richer, more intense flavor compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, reducing overall calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg