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Delicious Creamy Garlic Chicken with juicy chicken breasts and rich garlic sauce.

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting and quick dinner option, featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic cream sauce that pairs beautifully with various sides.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs Cut in half lengthwise for quicker cooking.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Flour For a light coating to help with browning and thickening.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For browning the chicken.
  • 1 tbsp Oil A small splash for cooking.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth For building the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream or half and half For creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Optional, but adds great flavor.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or parsley For added flavor and garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add butter and a small splash of oil. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each side). Move to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the pan. Stir for about 30 seconds or until fragrant but not burnt.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for added flavor. Let it bubble for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and (if desired) the parmesan, mixing until smooth.
  3. Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer gently until cooked through (about 5-8 minutes). Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

The sauce can be adjusted to your preference for thickness with more broth or by cooking it longer. It pairs well with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a cozy meal.