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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is rich, comforting, and easy to make. With golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a velvety garlic sauce, it’s perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing someone special—without the stress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup plain all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for searing

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for sauce base
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 300 ml thickened heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • sea salt flakes to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

To Serve

  • mashed potatoes, rice or pasta to soak up sauce
  • steamed greens like beans or broccoli
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Press each piece into the flour until evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and cover lightly to keep warm.
  • In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in chicken stock and simmer 1–2 minutes. Stir in cream and mustard. Let simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
  • Return chicken to the pan and warm through 2–3 minutes in the sauce.
  • Serve hot with your choice of side. Spoon sauce over the top, garnish with parsley, and squeeze lemon juice for brightness.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and quality cream for the best flavor. Pat the chicken dry to ensure a crisp crust. Add parmesan off the heat to keep the sauce smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 37gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 520mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword chicken, creamy, Garlic
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