Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a luxurious garlic cream sauce, served with your choice of sides.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally to make 4 steaks
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup (35 g) plain (all-purpose flour)
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- ½ cup (125 ml) chicken stock
- 300 ml (10 fl oz) thick (double/heavy) cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan
- Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta
- Steamed greens
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Coat the chicken in flour.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken stock, then cream and Dijon. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan, adjust seasoning, return chicken to the sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Serve with sides, parsley, and lemon.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce to your preference by simmering longer for a thicker consistency.
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite herbs or additional vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Chicken in Cream Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Chicken