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Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe
Easy creamy garlic chicken breast recipe features seared chicken breast in a rich, silky garlic infused cream sauce. It’s simple, yes, but loaded with flavor—a true crowd-pleaser for sure!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- handful of shallots peeled
- ½ sprig of fresh rosemary
- 5-6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Peel the shallots, peel and mince the garlic, and mince the parsley.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, removing any extra moisture. Season them with ⅓ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides about 4-5 minutes each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Saute the shallots and rosemary: In the same pan, add 2 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the peeled shallots and rosemary sprig. Sauté for a minute or until fragrant.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any flavorful bits. Stir in the heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce: Add the chicken back to the skillet, gently nestling the breasts into the sauce. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Finish the dish: Stir in the minced parsley and lemon juice, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Slice the chicken if desired, and serve with the creamy garlic sauce poured over the top. Enjoy!
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Notes
- While sautéing minced garlic in butter, keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't burn. The sauce should be cooked over low heat to avoid splitting.
- While sautéing minced garlic in butter, keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't burn.
- The sauce should be cooked over low heat to avoid splitting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
597mg
(25%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
736IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 736IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.