Looking for more skillet chicken breast recipes? Try my Marry Me Chicken Breasts, Chicken Florentine, or Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts! Another super easy, crowd-pleasing, one-pan dinner coming at you! And this time it’s Creamy Garlic Chicken. This recipe is basically perfect for any occasion. It takes just 20 minutes to whip up and is made with basic ingredients that come together to form an irresistible, decadent meal that everyone will love. Juicy chicken seared until golden then simmered in a rich cream sauce with just the right amount of garlic flavor! We love it served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans or Broccoli Casserole and Garlic Bread. You can also serve it with this Baked Cheese Risotto for a hands-off side!
Ingredients Needed:
Oil: you’ll need a drizzle of a neutral flavored oil to sear the chicken. Chicken: use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Don’t forget to split them in half to create thinner pieces! This ensures it cooks quickly and evenly. Salt and Pepper: a simple way to season the chicken before cooking. Garlic: use plenty of freshly minced garlic. This is Garlic Chicken, after all! Heavy Whipping Cream: creates a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Chicken Broth: I use low sodium chicken broth so I can control the saltiness of the sauce. Seasonings: season the sauce with a simple blend of dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
How to Make Creamy Garlic Chicken
This chicken in garlic sauce really couldn’t be easier. Just 5 minutes of hands-on time and dinner is served in 20 minutes total!
Tips and Notes
Chicken breast size: You can use whole chicken breasts if you want, but they will need twice as long to cook and may not cook as evenly. You will also want to add more sauce. If you want enough sauce for pasta, and you like a lot of sauce on your pasta, I recommend doubling the sauce and adding 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. The increased amount of liquid takes longer to thicken on its own. Cloves vs minced: If you don’t love a super strong garlic flavor, use whole cloves. You’ll still get the flavor, but in a more subtle way. Optional: You can dust your chicken with flour or cornstarch before frying for more even browning and a thicker crust. Check the temp. Don’t forget to check the temperature of the chicken before serving. It should be 165ºF.
Variations
Add veggies. Feel free to add in whatever veggies you like to bulk the meal up. Try onion, pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, etc. Spice it up. Kick the heat up a notch with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Want to bump up the flavor? Try the tasty additions in my Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe.
Can I make this chicken in the crockpot?
Absolutely! You can find my Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe here.
Serving Suggestions
I absolutely love to serve this Creamy Garlic Chicken over plain or Buttered Noodles, but it would also be delicious over rice or Garlic Mashed Potatoes! Serve with a side of sautéed greens, Roasted Veggies, or Roasted Green Beans.
More Garlicky Chicken Recipes
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Creamy Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (pressure cooker)
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