Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich, one-pan dish with golden seared chicken breasts simmered in a silky garlic-infused cream sauce — perfect for weeknight comfort or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated parmesan (optional)
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Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping browned bits.
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Stir in heavy cream and simmer 5–6 minutes to thicken. Add parmesan if using.
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Return chicken to skillet. Simmer, covered, 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
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Garnish with herbs and serve hot with sides.