Creamy Garlic Chicken: A Restaurant-Quality Dinner Made Easy at Home
A rich and comforting Creamy Garlic Chicken Dinner made with tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
6–8 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional: 1 cup spinach or 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover.
3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Sprinkle flour over the garlic and stir for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
5. Add cream, Parmesan, and Italian herbs; simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra heat, add red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Spinach or mushrooms can be added when the sauce simmers.
Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
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