Creamy Garlic Chicken
A cozy and creamy dinner that combines garlic flavor with tender chicken, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts or 4 small cutlets
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for cooking
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan fresh grated is preferred
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste Italian seasoning or dried parsley optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise for quicker cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but not burnt.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Reduce heat and add cream. Stir in Parmesan and seasoning. Let simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the chicken, and warm together for another minute or two.
- For a saucier dish, add a splash more chicken broth if desired.
Notes
This recipe is flexible; use chicken thighs or pre-cooked chicken if needed. Milks and alternative creams can be substituted with adjustments.