Creamy Garlic Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce — a cozy, one-pan dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in chicken broth, cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Add veggies: Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Extra flavor: Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding cream.
- Make it lighter: Substitute light cream or evaporated milk.
- Spicy kick: Sprinkle red chili flakes or smoked paprika.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Up to 2 months (sauce may separate slightly when reheated).
- Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet with a splash of cream or broth.