Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe with tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- For the Sauce:
- 1 whole head of garlic (cloves peeled)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic cloves. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the sauce thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
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