Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs or breasts in a rich, savory garlic cream sauce. This restaurant-quality meal is ready in under 20 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for dusting)
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Lightly dust with flour if desired.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil until foaming.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the pan, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat, stir in dried parsley, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken w
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, easy weeknight dinner, 15 minute meal, chicken thighs, garlic sauce, comfort food, quick dinner