Description
A flavorful and savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and aromatic garlic sauce. The buttery, tangy sauce perfectly complements the chicken, making it an easy yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, butter, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through and coat it in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the garlic sauce for more flavor and texture.
- For extra juiciness, you can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs.
- Add red pepper flakes or fresh chili to the garlic sauce for a spicy kick.
- White wine can be added before the chicken broth for an extra layer of flavor.
- To make this dish dairy-free, use coconut cream and a dairy-free butter substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
