Creamy Garlic Chicken
Creamy Garlic Chicken – Easy One-Pan Dinner
If you love garlic and creamy sauces, you’re going to love this Creamy Garlic Chicken! It’s made in just one pan, and it’s perfect for dinner any night of the week. Plus, it goes really well with mashed potatoes and green beans.
What Makes This Dish So Good?
This recipe has chicken cooked in a creamy garlic sauce that’s full of flavor. Whole garlic cloves are cooked until they turn golden and sweet, adding a gentle garlic taste to the sauce—not too strong, just right!
Here’s What You’ll NeedIngredients
US Customary – Metric
Chicken
▢2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
▢Salt/Pepper
▢3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
▢⅓ cup flour
▢4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
▢3 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
▢2 ½ cups chicken broth
▢1 beef bouillon cube , or 1 tsp better than bouillon
▢1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce, can sub Worcestershire sauce
▢1 teaspoon onion powder
▢½ teaspoon EACH: Dried thyme, mustard powder
▢3 tablespoons butter
▢10 whole cloves garlic
▢3 tablespoons flour
▢½ cup heavy cream
▢½ cup Parmesan cheese, (optional)
How to Make It – Step-by-Step
- Prep the Chicken:
- Cut each chicken breast into 2-3 thin slices.
- Pound them flat to make sure they cook evenly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Coat in a mix of flour and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden on both sides. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same pan, melt butter and scrape up the tasty brown bits stuck to the bottom.
- Add the garlic cloves and cook them slowly until they get golden and soft (about 6-7 minutes).
- Stir in flour to thicken the sauce.
- Slowly add the broth and seasonings. Stir well.
- Pour in the cream and bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, stir in Parmesan, and add the chicken back into the pan.
- Let it simmer for a few more minutes until everything is hot and creamy.
- Serve:
- Spoon that delicious sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley if you like.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans—perfect!
Tips for Perfect Chicken
- Don’t rush the sear—if the chicken sticks to the pan, it’s not ready to flip!
- Cook on medium heat so the outside gets crispy, not burnt.
- For smaller chicken breasts, use 3 or 4 instead of 2 big ones.
Extra Ideas:
- Add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce.
- This recipe also freezes and reheats well.
- Try it with other sides like rice, pasta, or even a salad!
Storage:
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven until hot.
This Creamy Garlic Chicken is comforting, rich, and so easy to make. It might just become your new favorite dinner! 🍗✨