Creamy Garlic Chicken
This garlic chicken is chicken breast tenders with plenty of fresh minced garlic in a creamy parmesan sauce. A quick and easy meal that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant!
Servings 4
Calories 405kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast tenders
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken breast tenders with salt and pepper on both sides, then add them to the pan.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove the chicken and garlic from the pan and put on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until broth is reduced by about half. Add the cream and simmer for another 3-4 minutes or until starting to thicken.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, keep stirring until cheese has melted and sauce is thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken and garlic to the pan of sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 604mg | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 0.7mg