Simple, rich, and ultra-satisfying chicken in a silky garlic cream sauce — ready in minutes!
🧾 Description
This creamy chicken dish features tender, pan-seared chicken simmered in a smooth, flavorful cream sauce with garlic and parmesan. It’s quick to make but tastes like a restaurant-style comfort meal 🍽️
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
2–4 chicken breasts or thighs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
🥣 Cream Sauce
2 tbsp butter 🧈
3 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup parmesan cheese 🧀
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Optional: chili flakes 🌶️
Fresh parsley 🌿
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🍗 1. Season & cook chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika
Heat olive oil in a pan
Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden
Remove and set aside
🧄 2. Build flavor base
Melt butter in the same pan
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant
🥣 3. Make creamy sauce
Pour in chicken broth
Add cream and stir
Mix in parmesan until smooth and thick
🍗 4. Combine
Return chicken to pan
Simmer 5–7 minutes until fully coated
🌿 5. Finish
Sprinkle parsley
Add chili flakes for heat if desired 🌶️
🔥 Flavor Profile
Creamy 🧀
Garlicky 🧄
Rich & buttery 🧈
Juicy tender chicken 🍗
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 450–650 kcal
Protein: 35–45g 💪
Fat: 25–40g
Carbs: low
