Creamy Garlic Chicken
A quick and easy one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the homemade heavy cream substitute into the skillet and scrape any brown bits from the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, it’s best to freeze without the sauce.
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