Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe – Quick & Easy Dinner
This creamy garlic chicken recipe is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Made with tender chicken, garlic butter sauce, and a creamy finish, this dish is a family favorite.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over it. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.