Creamy Garlic Chicken: Easy Comfort Food for Weeknight Dinners
A rich and flavorful creamy garlic chicken dish that brings comfort to your weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
- Add the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Can substitute chicken thighs for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg