Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a quick yet gourmet dish that transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible meal in just 30 minutes. Succulent chicken breasts simmer in a rich garlic cream sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to savor every delicious drop of the creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and chicken broth; stir until smooth. Simmer for 3 minutes before adding thyme and parsley.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating well with the sauce; cook together for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg