This One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Is Weeknight Comfort At Its Best
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This One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Is Weeknight Comfort At Its Best

4 servings
Once cooked, garlic offers a sweetness to this creamy garlic chicken dish instead of a pungent bite. The creamy sauce is so good, you'll want to spoon it over everything.

Ingredients

  • boneless

    skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 lb.

    2
  • kosher salt

    divided

    1 tsp.
  • black pepper

    divided

    ¾ tsp.
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp.
  • all-purpose flour
    ¼ c
  • butter
    2 tbsp.
  • garlic cloves

    peeled and left whole

    10
  • garlic cloves

    minced

    2
  • unsalted chicken stock
    ¾ c
  • italian seasoning
    1 tsp.
  • white wine vinegar
    1 tsp.
  • heavy cream
    ⅝ c
  • chopped fresh parsley

    optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Working with 1 breast at a time, use a sharp knife to cut breast horizontally in half (parallel to cutting board) to create 4 chicken cutlets. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Meanwhile, dredge chicken cutlets in flour, shaking off excess. Arrange chicken in pan; cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add butter to pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Add whole garlic cloves to pan; cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic to pan; cook until minced garlic is barely golden, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits. Increase heat to medium-high, and stir in Italian seasoning, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Boil until liquid is reduced by about half, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in cream; cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Return chicken to pan; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce; garnish with parsley, if desired.

    Step 4
This One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Is Weeknight Comfort At Its Best
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This One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Is Weeknight Comfort At Its Best

35 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Tired of bland weeknight dinners? If you're craving a deeply satisfying meal that delivers rich, comforting flavors without a stack of dirty dishes, then This One-Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken is exactly what you need. This dish brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen, making weeknight comfort food a true delight.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe shines by harnessing the incredible potential of garlic. Instead of a sharp, pungent bite, you'll discover a lovely sweetness once the garlic is cooked down, creating an entirely new dimension of flavor. The genius of this one-pan creamy garlic chicken lies in its simplicity and the luscious sauce that coats every piece, turning humble ingredients into something extraordinary.

What to Expect

Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. You'll be treated to tender, succulent chicken bathed in a thick, velvety sauce that's bursting with sweet, mellow garlic notes. The blend of Italian seasoning, chicken stock, and a hint of white wine vinegar provides a depth of flavor that complements the richness of the heavy cream beautifully. This is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out, offering a satisfying and flavorful meal that will quickly become a family favorite.

Customization & Variations

This versatile dish welcomes your personal touch. For a different protein, consider swapping the chicken breast for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for even more tenderness. If you want to add more vegetables, sauté some mushrooms or spinach alongside the chicken. For an extra kick, a pinch of red pepper flakes would be a delightful addition to the sauce.

Serving & Context

This hearty creamy garlic chicken is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, yet elegant enough to impress guests. Serve it alongside some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce, or over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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