Description
Indulge in Creamy Garlic Chicken, a quick and elegant dinner featuring seared chicken breasts bathed in a silky garlic-infused sauce made with butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream. This one‑pan recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a rich, velvety coating, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights, the dish balances simple ingredients with bold flavor, making it a family‑friendly favorite that feels restaurant quality at home. Enjoy tonight! Now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown, about 5‑7 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, season, and let the sauce thicken for 3‑5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve over your favorite side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. The sauce freezes well
- store in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan sear
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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