Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a luscious, creamy delight infused with rich garlic flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Heavy cream
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed, and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any delicious browned bits.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to combine with the broth. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce. Stir until it wilts down into the cream mixture.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Once everything is heated through, serve your Creamy Garlic Chicken with your choice of side—pasta, rice, or a fresh salad are all great options!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding white wine vinegar or lemon juice to the sauce. Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can be added at the end for freshness. If you enjoy heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes while cooking the garlic.