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This creamy garlic chicken recipe is a one-pot dish with sweet tender cloves of garlic in a velvety sauce.

Flavor: A rich and creamy sauce with tender, sweet garlic and hints of herbs.
Budget tip: Swap chicken breasts for thighs or pork chops.
Swaps: If you don’t have wine, use chicken broth instead.
Time-Saving Tip: Use pre-sliced chicken cutlets.

Ingredient Tips for Garlic Chicken

Chicken: Chicken cutlets cook quickly and evenly. If using chicken breasts, cut and pound them per the recipe notes.
Sauce: This dish is all about the rich and robust garlic flavor. Fresh garlic is best! The sauce is rich and creamy with broth and cream, and a bit of white wine.
Cheese: Parmesan helps thicken the sauce. Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

cooked chicken in a pan to make Garlic Chicken

Variations

Stir in bacon bits, chopped kale or spinach, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, or steamed broccoli.
Fresh garlic is recommended for this recipe.
You can use Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese in place of or in addition to Parmesan.

Storage and Leftovers

Keep leftover garlic chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat the sauce over medium-high heat and whisk in a little half and half to make the sauce creamy again. Reheat chicken in the microwave at 30-second intervals before adding to the sauce.
Freezing isn’t recommended as the creamy sauce may separate and change texture.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken is simmered in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Resting Time 5 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

▢ 1½ pounds chicken cutlets or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut horizontally*
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Sauce

▢ 2 tablespoons salted butter
▢ 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
▢ ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
▢ ½ cup heavy whipping cream or evaporated milk mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch
▢ ½ cup chicken broth
▢ ½ teaspoon dried basil
▢ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish

Season the chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (in batches if needed) and cook for 3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Transfer it to a plate and lightly cover to keep warm.
To make the sauce, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and garlic to the pan. Cook until fragrant and starting to soften, about 1 minute.
Stir in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Whisk in the heavy cream, broth, and basil. Simmer uncovered for 8-12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Add the chicken back to the pan, along with any juices, and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.

*Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to ¼-inch thickness. If using boneless skinless chicken thighs, increase cooking time slightly.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

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About the author

Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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