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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Garlic + cream + chicken = the ultimate comfort food equation. When fall hits and my family craves cozy dinners, this creamy garlic chicken is my go-to. I’ve perfected it over the years to be a foolproof favorite you’ll keep coming back to, year after year.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

  • 14 14 cloves garlic see notes
  • 4 4 medium chicken breasts see notes
  • 1 1 teaspoon each: garlic powder and onion powder
  • ½ ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
  • 1 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 2 tablespoon EACH: butter and olive oil divided
  • ½ ½ cup dry white wine see notes
  • 1 1 cup chicken stock
  • ¾ ¾ cup whipping cream
  • ¼ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh thyme, minced parsley, or chives to serve

Instructions

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  1. Finely mince 2 garlic cloves. If the other cloves are extra large, gently smash them with the side of a chef's knife by placing the knife on a clove and pressing down.
  2. Dry the chicken with a paper towel and then season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and pat it down so it is evenly coated.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden on both sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and oil to the pan. Add the whole or smashed garlic cloves and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring several times. Reduce the heat to medium-low if the garlic starts to brown too quickly. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour the wine into the pan and scrape the bottom to remove any stuck-on bits. Add the chicken stock and bring the pan to a simmer for 5 minutes to cook the garlic.
  6. Add the whipping cream, seared chicken, and any accumulated pan juices and bring to a simmer. Simmer for another 5-8 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked. Stir in the parmesan and then garnish with some fresh thyme, minced parsley, or chives.

Notes

  • Note 1: This recipe isn't as crazy garlicky as you'd think. There are three whole cloves per serving, plus two to flavor the sauce. 
  • Note 2: If you have large chicken breasts, use two and cut them in half vertically so that you have four pieces. 
  • Note 3: If you're avoiding alcohol, you can substitute the wine for more chicken stock.
  • Note 4: If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken stock. If it's too thin, boil it for another minute. 
  • Note 5: This is a great meal to serve with mashed potatoes as the sauce makes a flavorful gravy. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 chicken breast with sauce Calories 456kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 568mg (24%) Potassium 594mg (17%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 868IU (17%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories 456kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 568mg 24%
Potassium 594mg 13%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 868IU 17%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.