For simple comfort food, look no further than creamy garlic chicken. The recipe is a one-pot wonder, which makes it perfect for a quick weeknight meal. And while it’s as easy as it is delicious, you’ll still get to show off some technique by making a roux to achieve a perfect thick and creamy sauce. Follow along to make your family’s next favorite dinner!
Creamy Garlic Chicken Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic bulb
- Onion
- Heavy whipping cream
- Chicken broth
- Garlic powder
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1: Pound the chicken
Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
Editor’s Tip: If you don’t have a meat mallet, use a rolling pan or cast-iron skillet.
Step 2: Dredge the chicken
In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour with the salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken by dipping each piece into the flour mixture to coat both sides, then shake off any excess flour.
Step 3: Cook the chicken
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until it is no longer pink and is well browned on both sides. Set the chicken aside and keep warm.
Step 4: Make the sauce and serve
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and onion. Cook and stir until lightly browned, two to three minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour and mix well. Gradually stir in the cream, broth and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened, four to six minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Return the chicken to the pan and allow it to heat through. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Can you freeze creamy garlic chicken?
This dish is best eaten when fresh or within a few days of making it. Freezing it is possible but will likely affect the creamy texture, so we recommend eating it before you have to freeze it.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Tips
What is the secret to moist chicken breast?
There are a couple of tricks to avoid a dried out, unappetizing chicken breast. When cooking, allow the chicken to naturally brown by not moving it around too much. Don’t press on it to release the juices. And let your chicken rest before cutting into it. That allows all the juices to reabsorb into the chicken before it’s cut, giving you a perfectly moist chicken breast.
What do you serve with creamy garlic chicken?
Balance out your creamy chicken with a vegetable side dish to make a perfect meal. Whether it’s a cold salad or some Parmesan roasted broccoli, something green will go great with this creamy garlic chicken recipe.
