Name: Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; 5-6 garlic cloves ((minced)); 2 garlic cloves ((crushed)); 1 medium onion; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1/2 cup chicken stock or water; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Butter; Salt and pepper ((as needed)); 1 chicken stock cube ((if using water)); 1 pinch nutmeg ((powder/freshly grated))

If you think chicken breasts are dry and bland, you are yet to try my creamy garlic chicken recipe!

This creamy garlic chicken recipe is one of those dishes that seems too simple to be this delicious. The best part about this low-carb, high-protein chicken breast recipe is that it comes together in just 30 minutes and is made entirely in just one pan.

Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner option or a make-ahead lunch for the week, this versatile recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.

How to Cook Chicken Breast

Even thickness: Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness. Or slice the chicken breasts so they are of uniform thickness. This ensures they cook evenly
Marinade: Marinade adds flavor and helps to keep the chicken moist during cooking
Cooking (stovetop): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through
Cooking (oven): Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Make sure there is enough space between the chicken pieces so they can cook evenly. Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minute
Resting: Once the chicken is cooked through, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing or serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, and keep it tender and juicy

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Here is an overview of all the ingredients and steps to make creamy garlic chicken. Refer to the recipe card below for details

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts: Large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Garlic: Add as much fresh garlic as you like
Onion: Sweet white onion would be ideal but other kinds work too
Herbs: Oregano and parsley are delicious in this sauce
Chicken Stock: Home-made or low sodium stocks work best
Lemon Juice: Lemon juice cuts through the rich sauce beautifully and elevates the dish
Heavy Cream: heavy cream works best for this recipe as it can handle higher temperatures without curdling
Olive Oil & Butter: Butter is the main fat component and olive oil is used to keep the butter from burning
Salt & Pepper: Add as needed. Salt needs to be added as per the sodium content in the stock

How to Make Creamy Garlic Chicken

Marinade: Pound the chicken breasts into evenly sized fillets and season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients
Prep: Finely chop onion, mince garlic, measure and set aside chicken stock and cream
Cook chicken: Add olive oil and butter to a pan and infuse it with the crushed garlic. Sear and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. It should take about 4-5 mins per side. Set aside once done
Sauce: Add some butter to the pan and sauté onion and garlic. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock. Add lemon juice, dried herbs and simmer until the onions have softened. Next add the heavy cream and reduce until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add a pinch of nutmeg (freshly grated/powdered) to further enhance the dish
Assemble: Add back the cooked chicken and simmer for 1 minute or until the chicken has warmed

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Substitutes

Here are a few substitutes in case you are missing an ingredient. They may alter the flavor of the original dish.

Lemon juice: 1/2 tsp lime juice
Chicken stock: 1/2 cup water + 1 small chicken stock cube
Dried herbs: thyme, rosemary, terragon or mixed italian herbs
Heavy cream: fresh cream, sour cream, half and half, evaporated milk, creme fraiche, yogurt
Butter: Ghee or clarified butter
Olive oil: Neutral cooking oil
Fresh garlic and onion: 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 tbsp onion powder can be used

What to Serve with Creamy Garlic Chicken

Pasta: Dice the chicken breasts once cooked and add it to the sauce along with cooked pasta
Vegetables: Sauteed Vegetables
Rice: Plain rice or herb garlic rice pairs well with this dish
Bread: Crusty bread pairs well with the rich sauce

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

This low-carb, high-protein chicken breast recipe comes together in just 30 minutes! Whether you're looking for a quick dinner option or a make-ahead lunch for the week, this versatile recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings :

INGREDIENTS

2 large chicken breasts
5-6 garlic cloves (minced)
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 medium onion
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Butter
Salt and pepper (as needed)
1 chicken stock cube (if using water)
1 pinch nutmeg (powder/freshly grated)

INSTRUCTIONS

PREP

Pound 2 large chicken breasts into evenly thick fillets. You can use a meat mallet, rolling pin or a heavy pan to do this
Dry brine the fillets with salt and pepper on both sides for 10 mins. Add salt depending the saltness of your stock/stock cube
Finely chop 1 medium onion, mince 5-6 garlic cloves and crush 2 garlic cloves

COOKING

Heat a skillet or pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter
Add the 2 crushed garlic cloves and let it infuse into the oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the garlic cloves
Next add the chicken breast fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Add more oil if needed. Set aside when both the fillets are cooked through
Add 1 tbsp butter to the pan and sauté onions until they turn translucent. Next add the minced garlic and sauté for 10-15 seconds
Add 1/2 cup chicken stock or water. Add 1 small chicken stock cube if using water
Add 1 tsp lemon juice, dried oregano, dried parsley and mix well. Simmer until the onions have softened and the liquid has reduced
Mix in 1/2 cup heavy cream and add a pinch of nutmeg. This enhances the sauce so try to add it
Simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Taste for salt and add if needed
Add back the chicken breasts and simmer for 1 more minute to warm the chicken. Serve with rice/mashed potatoes/sautéed veggies or pasta

NOTES

TIPS

The sauce needs to be cooked on low flame to prevent it from splitting
Reduce the liquid before adding cream
Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to add more flavor to the sauce

SUBSTITUTES

Lemon juice: 1/2 tsp lime juice
Chicken stock: 1/2 cup water + 1 small chicken stock cube
Dried herbs: thyme, rosemary, terragon or mixed italian herbs
Heavy cream: fresh cream, sour cream, half and half, evaporated milk, creme fraiche, yogurt
Butter: Ghee or clarified butter
Olive oil: Neutral cooking oil
Fresh garlic and onion: 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 tbsp onion powder can be used

NUTRITION (per serving)

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 9.9gProtein: 34.2gFat: 35.1gSaturated Fat: 2.7gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.8gCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

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Nutrition Facts

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

490

% Daily Value*

Fat

35.1

Saturated Fat

2.7

Sodium

900

Potassium

723

Carbohydrates

9.9

Fiber

1.7

Sugar

2.8

Protein

34.2

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

If you think chicken breasts are dry and bland, you are yet to try my creamy garlic chicken recipe!