Ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll need just a handful of ingredients that are likely already sitting in your pantry. Simplicity is key, just like my mom’s magical creations from a can of tomatoes and a few spices.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
If you’re out of chicken broth, water with a pinch of salt works as a great substitute. And don’t stress if you’re missing fresh parsley; dried parsley or even a sprinkle of chives can do the trick.
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking! I promise it’s as easy as pie—or should I say, as easy as a Garlic Chicken Skillet Easy?
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. As the oil shimmers, you’ll know it’s ready for the chicken.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place them in the skillet, cooking each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning—just like how my dad would tell stories while stirring pots.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet; these are flavor gold mines!
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Let everything cook together for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
There you have it—a meal that’s not only quick and easy but also a testament to the love and warmth found in home cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Garlic Chicken Skillet Easy, recipe, cooking, food
