Creamy Garlic Chicken with Asparagus

A deliciously creamy garlic chicken dish paired with tender asparagus, perfect for a comforting dinner.

NewPublished Mar 30, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Asparagus served on a plate.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (4) chicken breasts
  • (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • (4) garlic cloves, minced
  • (1 cup) heavy cream
  • (1 cup) chicken broth
  • (1 teaspoon) Italian seasoning
  • (1/2 teaspoons) salt
  • (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
  • (1/4 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
  • (1) bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • (1 tablespoon) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season 4 chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then add to the skillet. Add 2/4 teaspoon salt.

  3. 3

    Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream, stirring to combine.

  6. 6

    Add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  7. 7

    Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.

  8. 8

    Add the trimmed asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.

  9. 9

    Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce and asparagus.

  10. 10

    Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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