Description
Delectable Garlic Chicken brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with a simple yet sophisticated blend of herbs and spices. Succulent chicken thighs marinated in garlic and herbs promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor from the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 grams)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by arranging all ingredients within easy reach, ensuring smooth cooking workflow.
- Heat skillet to medium temperature, melt butter until it shimmers and coats pan surface evenly.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, creating a flavorful exterior crust.
- Cook chicken for approximately 7-8 minutes per side, developing golden-brown coloration and ensuring internal doneness through complete cooking.
- Transfer cooked chicken to separate plate, maintaining warmth and juiciness.
- Reduce skillet heat, add minced garlic and quickly saute for 30 seconds to release aromatic compounds without burning.
- Introduce heavy cream and chicken broth into skillet, using spatula to deglaze pan and incorporate delicious browned bits.
- Gradually blend Parmesan cheese into liquid mixture, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Gently return chicken to skillet, allowing it to simmer in sauce for additional 5 minutes on low heat, enabling flavors to meld and penetrate meat.
- Plate chicken, generously coating with velvety sauce and optionally garnishing with fresh parsley or extra cheese for enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help create a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and enhances flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic taste compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Consider reducing cream for a lighter version or substituting with half-and-half for lower-calorie dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg