Description
A comforting creamy garlic chicken dish that brings warmth and joy to family dinners. Rich and aromatic, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon 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 large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet, bringing to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and let it simmer together for a few moments.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding mushrooms and spinach, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes. This dish can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, family dinner