Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy garlic chicken is a dish where tender chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy sauce flavored with garlic and often enriched with ingredients like chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It’s known for its rich and comforting flavor profile, combining the savory notes of garlic with the creaminess of the sauce. The chicken is typically seared until golden brown, then simmered in the sauce until fully cooked and infused with the flavors of the creamy garlic mixture.

It’s a versatile dish that can be served with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of vegetables. The creamy garlic sauce adds a luxurious touch to the chicken, making it a popular choice for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil)

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add Broth and Cream: Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Add the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.

5. Thicken the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.

6. Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat in the creamy garlic sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to heat through.

8. Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve the creamy garlic chicken hot over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables.

This creamy garlic chicken is flavorful and comforting, perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Enjoy!