Creamy Garlic Chicken – Easy Cozy Dinner Recipe
Golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce — rich, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In same skillet, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to pan. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add spinach or mushrooms for variety. Serve over pasta, rice, or veggies.