Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is an easy one-pan recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with butter, lemon, and parsley. This quick 30-minute chicken dinner is perfect for weeknights and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. A restaurant-quality comfort food recipe that’s both simple and flavorful, ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt & pepper, to taste
Flour, for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
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
Chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make four thinner cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, then garlic cloves. Sauté 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Simmer for about 4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in cream, then return chicken to skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Add Parmesan cheese to the sauce for extra richness.
- Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs for deeper flavor.
- Use white wine in place of some broth for added depth.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for a heartier dish.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
