Creamy Garlic Chicken
A comforting and rich dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a smooth garlic cream sauce, perfect for either weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, minced
- 8 cloves garlic, caramelized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them in the skillet for about 7-8 minutes per side, until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced onion to the same skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Incorporate the caramelized garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer everything together for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. For thicker sauce, let it simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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