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Creamy garlic chicken breasts simmering in a rich white sauce with parsley in a skillet

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

This creamy garlic chicken features tender pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It is an easy, comforting skillet dinner that comes together in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich. Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to soak up the sauce.