Creamy Garlic Chicken (Low Sodium)

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup low sodium heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze it, picking up any browned bits.
6. Stir in the low sodium heavy cream and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
9. Serve the creamy garlic chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta, and pair it with your favorite steamed vegetables.

Tips and Variations:

• For extra flavor, you can add other herbs such as rosemary or basil to the sauce.
• If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can adjust the consistency by adding more low sodium chicken broth.
• Feel free to incorporate vegetables like spinach or mushrooms into the dish for added texture and nutrition.
• This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to accommodate different serving sizes.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.