Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up the creamy goodness and impress your family and friends with this satisfying meal.
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
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer before adding sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle extra sauce on top and pair with rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 145mg