Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a sumptuous dish that takes tender chicken breasts and envelops them in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe showcases luxurious flavors with minimal effort. Serve it over pasta or rice to create a comforting meal that will warm your heart and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- 4. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, then add chicken broth and simmer.
- 5. Stir in sour cream, allowing it to thicken slightly before returning the chicken to the pan.
- 6. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes before serving, drizzling sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg