Creamy Garlic Chicken in 20 Minutes: A Plate-Licking Delight!
A quick and delicious creamy garlic chicken recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg