Description
Savor the deliciousness of creamy garlic chicken breasts, a quick and savory option for dinner. With tender chicken, rich garlic flavors, and a creamy sauce, this dish is perfect for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup (8 ounces) chicken broth
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, optional, to brighten flavor
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, then stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix for a few hours before cooking.
Serve this dish over pasta or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier alternative to chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
