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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and comforting dinner made with tender seared chicken simmered in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for dinner ideas easy enough for busy weeknights, this creamy chicken pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes dinner meals, pasta, or creamy chicken and rice. If you’re looking for chicken recipes easy, flavorful, and family-friendly, this creamy garlic parmesan chicken is guaranteed to become one of your favorite meals with chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or substitute with chicken thighs)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Season the Chicken:
  2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Sear the Chicken:
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. Prepare the Garlic Sauce:
  6. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Deglaze the Pan:
  8. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  9. Make It Creamy:
  10. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens.
  11. Finish Cooking:
  12. Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and coated in creamy garlic sauce.
  13. Serve:
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Notes

For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.
Use chicken thighs for juicier results in creamy chicken dishes.
If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth to thin it out.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months and reheat gently on the stovetop.