Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe: Quick & Irresistible Dinner
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or your favorite herb)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. No drama, just a good sprinkle.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don’t burn it—garlic burns quick and then your sauce tastes like regret.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Scrape up all the browned bits from the pan—they’re flavor gold.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, thyme, and lemon juice. Simmer a few minutes until the sauce thickens to a luscious consistency.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce. Heat through for 2–3 minutes. Sauce should cling to the chicken like a cozy cardigan.
- Garnish with parsley if you’re feeling extra. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy glory.