Description
Creamy chicken is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any table. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition. Get ready to savor each bite of nostalgia!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach or mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 130mg