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Creamy Garlic Chicken served with mashed potatoes

Creamy Garlic Chicken

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Creamy Garlic Chicken is an easy one-pan dinner with juicy chicken in a rich garlic butter cream sauce; ready in 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs

6–8 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup grated Parmesan

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides.

3. Remove chicken and set aside.

4. Add minced garlic to the pan, sauté for 30 seconds.

5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping any brown bits from the pan.

6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, simmer until thickened.

7. Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.

8. Simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce creamy.

9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or over pasta.

For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Chef Grace
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg