Creamy Garlic Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Dinners
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy garlic chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add Italian seasoning. Stir until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half for heavy cream.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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