Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add dried oregano and return the chicken to the skillet. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy sauce, garlic, easy dinner, weeknight meal