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🍗 Creamy Garlic Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Method
 

Season the Chicken:
  1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Sear the Chicken:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Make the Garlic Sauce:
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the Sauce:
  1. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Combine & Serve:
  1. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Extra Garlic Flavor: Use roasted garlic for a sweeter, deeper taste.
Lighter Option: Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Add Veggies: Spinach or mushrooms pair beautifully with the sauce.
Serving Ideas: Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently.