Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring every bit is well-coated. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken to the skillet. Sear each side for about 5-6 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through, then remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- With the chicken out of the skillet, it’s time to create that luscious sauce. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, allowing the aroma to fill your kitchen. Make sure not to burn the garlic—keep that skillet on medium heat!
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Now, add in the heavy cream along with the smoked paprika and thyme. Stir everything together, and let the sauce gently bubble for another 2-3 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning some of that creamy sauce right over the top. Allow it to simmer in the sauce for about 5 more minutes, ensuring the chicken is warmed through and infused with that delicious flavor.
- Finally, finish off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve this creamy garlic chicken warm, and get ready for the compliments to roll in.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt or cashew cream. You can also add fresh spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg