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Creamy Garlic Chicken

American · Dinner · Easy

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4
Calories
445
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Golden chicken cutlets settle into a silky garlic cream sauce with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Whole cloves soften in the pan until mellow and sweet.

Thin cutlets make Creamy Garlic Chicken practical on a weeknight: they brown quickly, then finish in the sauce without a long simmer. The garlic cooks gently in the pan juices before the cream goes in, losing its raw bite while keeping a clear savory flavor.

Slice thick breasts horizontally to get even pieces. Keep the sauce at a gentle bubble after adding cream, and use the lemon at the end so its brightness stays distinct from the browned garlic.

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Method

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Sear the cutlets for , turning halfway, until golden on both sides. Transfer to a plate; they will finish in the sauce.

  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter and garlic. Cook for , stirring, until pale golden and fragrant.

  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits. Simmer for until the garlic is tender, then stir in the heavy cream.

  5. Return the chicken and its juices to the pan. Simmer gently for , until the sauce lightly coats a spoon and the chicken reaches 165°F. Take off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.

Forkue tips

  • If the cloves are very large, halve them before cooking so their centers soften at the same rate.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for 3 days. Warm the chicken gently in its sauce in a covered skillet, adding a splash of broth if needed; avoid a hard boil, which can split the cream.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

445Calories
40gProtein
5gCarbs
29gFat

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Creamy Garlic Chicken: FAQ

What can I use instead of heavy cream?

Half-and-half makes a lighter, thinner sauce. Keep it below a boil and reduce the broth slightly more before adding it so the sauce is not watery.

What should I serve with it?

Mashed potatoes, rice or pasta catch the garlic sauce. Add green beans or a crisp salad for contrast with the creamy chicken.

How do I store and reheat Creamy Garlic Chicken?

Refrigerate for 3 days. Warm the chicken gently in its sauce in a covered skillet, adding a splash of broth if needed; avoid a hard boil, which can split the cream.

How long does Creamy Garlic Chicken take?

About 40 min in total: 15 min prep and 25 min cooking.

What do I need to make Creamy Garlic Chicken?

The key ingredients are chicken breasts, butter, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream and lemon juice, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Creamy Garlic Chicken?

If the cloves are very large, halve them before cooking so their centers soften at the same rate.

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