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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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings : 2

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
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.7
g
17
%
Sodium
 
900
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
723
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
9.9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1.7
g
7
%
Sugar
 
2.8
g
3
%
Protein
 
34.2
g
68
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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