Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe
An easy, delicious creamy garlic chicken recipe made with simple ingredients Chicken breasts simmered in a garlic-parmesan cream sauce are the perfect comfort food for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream while whisking. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Add the parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring until the cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the sauce, and spoon some of the sauce over the top of each breast.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the creamy garlic chicken topped with extra sauce. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use fresh, quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Check that the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Sauce may separate if boiled; stir frequently and adjust heat as needed.
- Add more garlic if you love the intense garlic flavor.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread for an amazing meal.