Creamy Chicken Delight
This Creamy Chicken Delight is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the creamy chicken hot with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less thick.