Description
Savory Garlic Chicken in a Creamy Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful creamy garlic sauce made with Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, and fresh herbs. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken breasts.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture for better searing.
- Season the chicken: Season both sides of each chicken breast evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Set cooked chicken aside: Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm on a plate covered with foil.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
- Deglaze skillet: Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release flavorful browned bits.
- Add cream and simmer: Stir in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheese and thyme: Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece.
- Add butter: Stir butter into the sauce until fully melted and smooth.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Let the chicken simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through and absorb sauce flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is patted dry to achieve a good sear for best texture.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for richer flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste—add more for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Simmer the sauce to your preferred thickness, adding a splash of chicken broth if it becomes too thick.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
