Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe Everyone Loves
Golden seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. A comforting one-skillet dinner perfect for pasta, rice, or potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 mins per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat. Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1–2 mins until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 mins.
- Add cream and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to pan. Simmer 2 mins more.
- Serve hot with sauce spooned over top.
Notes
- Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for variety.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days.