Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe in Under 30 Minutes
Juicy chicken breasts in a rich garlic cream sauce made in one skillet. Ready in under 30 minutes for an easy, comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved into cutlets
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in cream, Parmesan (if using), and simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over top and simmer 2–3 minutes more.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Sauce thickens as it sits — add a splash of broth to loosen if needed.