Velvet Cream Garlic Chicken Skillet
Tender creamy garlic chicken simmered in a rich parmesan cream sauce. A fast one-pan dinner perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thicker sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, allowing the sauce to gently simmer.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the skillet until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Finish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes:
For extra flavor, lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking. Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier result. Wine Tip:
Serve with a lightly oaked Chardonnay to complement the creamy sauce without overpowering the garlic.
For extra flavor, lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking. Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier result. Wine Tip:
Serve with a lightly oaked Chardonnay to complement the creamy sauce without overpowering the garlic.
Nutrition values
Serving: 1 chicken breast with sauce | Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 36 g | Saturated Fat: 16 g | Sodium: 640 mg | Sugar: 2 g