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One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts

Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 shallots, finely minced (or 1 small yellow onion)
  • 2 Tbsp finely minced garlic
  • 1 1/3 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 - 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)

Instructions

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  1. Add flour to a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches.
  3. Cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so.
  5. Carefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine.
  6. Cook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in 1/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce.

Notes

  • If sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce.  Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 780kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 67g (103%) Saturated Fat 37g (185%) Cholesterol 277mg (92%) Sodium 917mg (38%) Potassium 653mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2305IU (46%) Vitamin C 9.9mg (11%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 780

% Daily Value*

Calories 780kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 67g 103%
Saturated Fat 37g 185%
Cholesterol 277mg 92%
Sodium 917mg 38%
Potassium 653mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2305IU 46%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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

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