Description
Succulent Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts promise rich Italian-inspired comfort on dinner plates. Herb-infused cream sauce and tender chicken create a simple yet elegant meal that satisfies home cooks and dinner guests alike.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 170 grams / 6 oz each)
- 45 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning: Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Searing: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a golden-brown exterior on the chicken breasts, cooking approximately 5-6 minutes per side until perfectly cooked through.
- Flavor Foundation: Remove chicken from the skillet, then introduce minced garlic to the same pan, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Sauce Creation: Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, expertly scraping up the flavor-packed browned bits. Reduce heat and whisk in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes, stirring until the sauce transforms into a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Final Fusion: Nestle the seared chicken back into the creamy garlic sauce, gently coating each piece and allowing the flavors to meld for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, presenting a sumptuous, flavor-packed culinary masterpiece.
Notes
Maximize Chicken Flavor: Use room temperature chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and prevent tough, dry meat.
Control Searing Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to create a perfect golden-brown crust without burning the seasoning or chicken surface.
Create Silky Sauce Texture: Slowly incorporate heavy cream and stir continuously to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, velvety consistency.
Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg