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Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet

Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet That Feels Like Home-cooked Bliss

Indulge in this Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet that transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful meal in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Lower heat, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up brown bits and simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan, then simmer until sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
  6. Nestle chicken into sauce, reduce heat, and cook until juices run clear, about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle parsley over top, let rest for a minute, then serve directly from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and avoid burning the garlic during cooking.

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