Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Creamy garlic chicken recipe with tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic cream sauce. Easy and delicious meal for garlic lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 whole head 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 chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic cloves. Cook until garlic is golden.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure garlic is cooked until soft to release maximum flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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