Creamy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 cup chicken broth
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •1 cup uncooked rice
• •2 cups water (for rice)
• •Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Add the Italian seasoning and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a simmer, then return the chicken to the skillet. Let it cook in the sauce for about 5 minutes to soak up the flavors.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions using 2 cups of water.

7. 7

   Serve the creamy garlic chicken over the cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.