Golden-seared chicken breasts finished in a creamy garlic sauce — a rustic, flavor-rich dinner that comes together in one skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Chopped parsley or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and lightly dredge in flour.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Lower heat to medium, add garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
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Pour in stock, scrape up browned bits, then stir in cream. Simmer 5–6 minutes to reduce.
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Return chicken to skillet. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
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Garnish with herbs and serve hot.