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Creamy Garlic Chicken

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A comforting creamy garlic chicken recipe, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or simple date nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.25 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook undisturbed until browned, about 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F (74°C), another 6 to 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
  5. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant, stirring so it does not burn.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  7. Add the grated parmesan and whisk or stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each breast. Let everything heat together for a minute to meld flavors. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking. Substitute half-and-half for lighter sauce but may need cornstarch to thicken. Freshly grated parmesan melts better than pre-grated.

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