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Creamy Garlic Chicken

This creamy garlic chicken is seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious parmesan garlic cream sauce. It’s easy, flavorful, and perfect with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 4 small to medium chicken breasts or 2 large halved
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
  • 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup spinach chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  4. Lower heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in cream and stir.
  6. Add seasoning and parmesan; stir until smooth.
  7. Add spinach if using and simmer briefly.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-garlic-chicken/

Notes

• Use heavy cream for a richer sauce, or light cream for a lighter version.
• Freshly grated parmesan gives the smoothest melt and flavor.
• Optional spinach adds color and nutrients without overpowering the sauce.