Description
A rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat fats: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Season chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance flavor.
- Cook chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken: Take the cooked chicken out of the skillet and set aside to rest temporarily.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
- Add liquids: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine with the garlic and pan juices.
- Simmer sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Return chicken: Put the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, spooning the creamy garlic sauce over the chicken to coat well.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce, but the sauce will be less creamy.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
