Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet
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Enjoy a comforting and easy creamy garlic chicken made in one skillet, perfect for a weeknight family dinner.
- Author: purejoyalex
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve immediately with your favorite side, such as mashed potatoes or pasta.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of white wine when cooking the garlic.
- Adjust garlic amount to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg