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Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic Sauce

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In Part 3 of making Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic Sauce, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic Sauce — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
Step-by-Step Kitchen Technique: Cooking Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic Sauce · @recipestokitchen
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Visual Cues & Timing Secrets

Start by searing the chicken until it’s golden and crispy on the outside — that color is flavor, so don’t rush it. Once it’s cooked, let it rest while you build the sauce right in the same pan, scraping up all those tasty browned bits.

When you add the cream, keep stirring to avoid any lumps, and let it simmer gently until it coats the back of a spoon. Sliding the chicken back in and spooning that sauce over the top is the most satisfying part — it all comes together in minutes.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic Sauce
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Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Juicy, golden chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce that clings to every slice. It's the kind of dinner that feels fancy but comes together in one skillet, and my family asks for it at least once a week.

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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings4 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories480 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and set aside on a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in Parmesan and Italian seasoning until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reheat, then garnish with parsley and serve.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra-thick sauce, let it bubble a minute longer, or thin it with a splash of broth if it gets too thick. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container, and you can freeze the sauce (without chicken) for up to 2 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 480 kcalProtein: 38gCarbs: 8gFat: 32gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.