Chicken Skillet with Garlic Cream Sauce
Chicken Skillet with Garlic Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The velvety sauce, infused with fresh garlic, envelops the chicken, creating a flavor-packed experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare yet elegant in presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with mushrooms or firm tofu and use vegetable broth.