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Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast

Seared chicken in a quick garlic cream sauce. Restaurant move, one pan.

⏱ Prep 5m 🔥 Cook 20m 🍽 2 servings
520 cal 46g protein 6g carbs 34g fat
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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    Sear in the oil over medium-high 6-7 minutes per side until golden and 165F inside, then remove.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat, add the garlic, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the cream and simmer 3-4 minutes until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.

  5. 5

    Stir in the parmesan until melted and smooth.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken, spoon the sauce over, and serve.

Tools You'll Need

  • Skillet

    One pan does it all.

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  • Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

    Check the thick end.

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  • Tongs

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  • Chef's Knife

    For the garlic.

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  • Cutting Board

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