Creamy Garlic Chicken
This Creamy Garlic Chicken is an easy, flavorful weeknight dish featuring perfectly cooked chicken breasts in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Quick to make in under 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights, offering a comforting meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 300 ml thick (double/heavy) cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- To Serve:
- Mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta
- Steamed greens
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Coat in flour.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, add garlic, then chicken stock and cook until reduced by half. Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, and simmer. Add parmesan and season.
- Finish: Return chicken to the pan, cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice, potatoes, or pasta, topped with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Make Ahead: Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not suitable for freezing.
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