Description
Treat yourself to Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts, a dish bursting with flavor and made with simple ingredients like chicken, garlic, and heavy cream. This comforting meal is quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something delightful at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 large breasts halved horizontally
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup (8 ounces) chicken broth
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, optional, to brighten flavor
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined; season with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Optional: add lemon juice for brightness and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning and garlic powder for a few hours before cooking.
Serve this dish with rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
Adjust the garlic amount to suit your taste – more garlic for those who love it!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg