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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken
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Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious garlicky cream sauce. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or vegetables and is a family-friendly comfort food that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides to ensure flavorful bites.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Cook the Garlic: In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant but not browned to unlock its aromatic flavor.
  4. Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor. Then add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes silky smooth.
  5. Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes. This allows the chicken to soak up all the garlicky creaminess.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top and serve immediately with your favorite sides, adding freshness and visual appeal to the rich dish.

Notes

  • Let the chicken rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking throughout.
  • Don’t skip the sear — a golden crust locks in juices and adds texture contrast to the creamy sauce.
  • Use fresh garlic rather than pre-minced for best flavor and aroma.
  • Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent the cream from curdling.
  • Grate your own Parmesan cheese to boost the sauce’s overall richness and melting quality.

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