Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a velvety garlic-infused sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy one-pan meal is perfect for weeknights and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or veggies.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
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If using large chicken breasts, slice them in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Lightly coat the chicken with flour, shaking off excess.
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Cook the Chicken
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sear the chicken for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C internal temperature).
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Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Make the Garlic Sauce
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In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
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Add heavy cream, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
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Combine and Serve
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Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the top. Let warm in the sauce for 2–3 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite side dish.
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Notes
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Mushroom Creamy Garlic Chicken: Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms while sautéing the garlic.
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Spicy Version: Add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
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Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken: Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to brighten flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Garlic Butter Chicken, Chicken in Cream Sauce, Easy Chicken Recipe, One-Pan Chicken