Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe
Indulge in this Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe that elevates your weeknight dinners to a whole new level. Tender boneless chicken breasts are lightly floured and pan-fried to a golden crisp before being enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but is also versatile enough to impress guests at special gatherings. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal that everyone will adore. With customizable ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is perfect for cooks of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large boneless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1¼ cup chicken broth
- 1¼ cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Combine flour and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl; dredge the chicken.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4–5 minutes each side.
- Remove the chicken and sauté chopped onion in the same skillet.
- Smash garlic cloves and add them to the pan; sauté until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth and let it reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan to soak up flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over your choice of side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 855mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 160mg