Creamy Garlic Chicken Delights
Golden seared chicken in a velvety garlic–Parmesan cream sauce. Cozy, weeknight-friendly comfort ready in about 40 minutes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts patted dry
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1.5 cup baby spinach loosely packed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until well browned, 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet, then sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour and cook 30 seconds to form a light roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Simmer until slightly thickened, 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until smooth and creamy, 2 minutes.
- Fold in spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Nestle chicken and any juices back into the skillet. Simmer gently until cooked through, 5–7 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning, then spoon sauce over chicken to serve.
Notes
Variation: Add sautéed mushrooms with the garlic, or swap half the cream for half-and-half and thicken with an extra 1 tsp flour. Serve over buttered noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice to catch the sauce. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Creamy Garlic Chicken Delights flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.