Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a 30‑minute, one‑skillet weeknight lifesaver: juicy seared chicken breasts in a luscious parmesan‑garlic cream sauce. Family‑friendly, low‑carb, and perfect over mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed veggies.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each) — main protein
1 teaspoon kosher salt — to season chicken
1/2 teaspoon black pepper — to season chicken
1/2 teaspoon paprika — optional, adds color and mild warmth
1 tablespoon olive oil — for searing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter — flavor and browning
6 garlic cloves, minced — bold garlic base
1/2 cup low‑sodium chicken broth — deglaze and depth
1 cup heavy cream — rich, silky sauce
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese — salty, nutty finish
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice — optional, brightens the sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley — fresh color to finish
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium‑high. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until deep golden (internal temp ~160°F). Transfer to a plate; tent with foil.
4. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic; sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
6. Stir in heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth and slightly thickened, 2–3 minutes.
8. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet; simmer 3–5 minutes, spooning sauce over, until chicken reaches 165°F.
9. Stir in lemon juice (if using). Remove from heat; sprinkle with parsley.
10. Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Spoon plenty of sauce over each piece.
Notes
Exact yield: 4 servings.
Make‑ahead: Cook chicken to 160°F, hold; finish in sauce to 165°F before serving.
Lighter swap: Use 1 cup half‑and‑half + 1 teaspoon cornstarch (whisked into the cold half‑and‑half) for a lighter sauce.
Thigh option: Substitute 6 small boneless skinless thighs; sear 5–6 minutes per side.
Gluten‑free: As written (check broth and cheese labels).
Serving ideas: Zucchini noodles or cauliflower mash (keto); or egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for the rest of the family.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat gently over low heat, thinning with a splash of broth if needed.
Ingredient measurements are exact above; copy to your card as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken Dinner Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with ~1/4 cup sauce (about 240 g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
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