Description
A comforting and silky creamy garlic sauce clings to golden seared chicken breasts, perfect for weeknight dinners or small gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. If breasts are uneven, gently pound them to an even thickness (about ½–¾ inch) for even cooking.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter has melted and the pan is hot but not smoking.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Allow sauce to thicken slightly for 1–2 minutes, then adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
These nutrition estimates are rough and intended for guidance. Individual results will vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 628
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 59g
- Cholesterol: 150mg