Chicken with Cream Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this restaurant-worthy Chicken with Cream Sauce recipe! Perfectly seared chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 25 minutes, you’ll have a dish that’s equally elegant for entertaining or quick enough for a weeknight dinner. The secret lies in the combination of the golden-browned chicken and the luscious, savory sauce, enhanced by a touch of chicken broth for depth. Pair it with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a fresh green salad for a complete, irresistible meal. This creamy chicken recipe is a one-skillet wonder full of flavor and simple enough to make again and again! Perfect keywords: chicken with cream sauce recipe, creamy chicken dinner, one-skillet chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet, and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the broth to reduce slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, then add salt and black pepper to taste.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, and let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove from heat. Serve the chicken with cream sauce immediately, garnished with additional parsley or Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.6 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.8 g | 389% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 3942 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 128.3 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 541 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1222 mg | 26% | |
*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.
