Chicken in Creamy Sauce
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Chicken in Creamy Sauce recipe, a quick and easy weeknight dinner that feels luxuriously gourmet. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce, made with a harmonious blend of chicken broth, heavy cream, and freshly grated cheese, all simmered to perfection. This one-skillet dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings without sacrificing restaurant-quality flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're feeding the family or impressing dinner guests, this creamy chicken recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add the heavy cream to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over them, and let them simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot alongside vegetables, rice, or pasta of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.3 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 934 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 4198 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 235.8 g | 472% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2089 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
