Description
A quick and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Sauce: Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the cream and stir continuously, allowing it to warm.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in the Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Incorporate Spinach: If using, stir in the chopped spinach and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and let it simmer for an additional minute before removing from heat.
Notes
For best results, choose fresh chicken and do not rush the searing process. You can customize the sauce by adding lemon zest or cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken, Garlic Sauce, Chicken Dinner, Quick Recipes, Family Meal