Description
A fast and comforting creamy garlic chicken dish seared in a silky garlic-Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken and sear until golden, about 6–7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 160–165°F. Remove chicken and cover loosely.
- Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for about 30–60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir and scrape browned bits from the pan, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For moister results, swap chicken breasts for thighs. Use half-and-half for a lighter version. Experiment with flavors by adding lemon or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, quick dinner, weeknight meals