Cream Sauce Chicken for a Crowd
Elevate your next gathering with this irresistible Cream Sauce Chicken for a Crowd, designed to delight everyone at the table! Featuring tender, perfectly seared chicken breasts bathed in a luscious, velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food for feeding a large group. The rich sauce starts with a simple roux, then layers of chicken broth, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan create a luxurious texture and flavor. This one-pan recipe not only saves you time with minimal cleanup but also pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete, hearty meal. Ready in just 60 minutes and ideal for parties or family dinners, this dish is sure to become your go-to for entertaining. Garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant touch! Keywords: Cream Sauce Chicken for a Crowd, creamy garlic Parmesan chicken, easy crowd-pleaser, one-pan chicken recipe, chicken with cream sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces (about 4-5 lbs) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 2.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons Flour (all-purpose)
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. They don’t need to be fully cooked as they will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the melted butter and garlic mixture. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux (a thick paste).
Slowly pour in 3 cups of chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in 2.5 cups of heavy cream. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken cook in the sauce over low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt or pepper.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Serve warm alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 103.6 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1814 mg | 605% | |
| Sodium | 2233 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 636.9 g | 1274% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 5371 mg | 114% | |
*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.
