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Creamy Garlic Chicken

A delicious and creamy garlic chicken dish with tender chicken breasts and rich sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally to make 4 steaks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ cup (35 g) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • ½ cup (125 ml) chicken stock
  • 300 ml (10 fl oz) thickened (heavy) cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta (for serving)
  • Steamed greens (for serving)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle each piece with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, onion powder, and dried thyme. Press flour onto the chicken for a crispy texture.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes, turning halfway through.
  3. Set Aside the Chicken: Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a plate.
  4. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and add minced garlic. Stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Add Stock and Cream: Pour in chicken stock and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add thickened cream and Dijon mustard, simmer for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Finish the Dish: Stir in grated parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and return the cooked chicken to heat through for about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Serve: Serve hot with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, and garnish with parsley and lemon juice.

Notes

Can be customized with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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