Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Garlic Chicken, a dish that brings comfort and satisfaction with tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy garlic sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 680

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless preferred
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for best flavor
1 cup heavy cream Can substitute half-and-half or coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth Low sodium recommended
1 teaspoon dried thyme
to taste salt
to taste pepper
for garnish Fresh parsley

Method

Cooking

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme, cooking until the sauce thickens.
Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat it in the creamy sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftover Creamy Garlic Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream if needed.