Description
This Creamy Garlic Dinner is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. It features tender chicken, a rich and creamy garlic sauce, and is incredibly easy to make. Everyone will love this!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 35g
- Protein: 40g
