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Creamy Garlic Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Chicken features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, buttery garlic cream sauce. It’s one of the most loved easy creamy chicken recipes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy family meals. Whether served as garlic butter chicken breast, creamy baked chicken, or a skillet meal, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor using simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream.
  7. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese if using.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked and coated in sauce.
  10. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Chicken thighs work great for creamy chicken thigh recipes and stay extra juicy.
For creamy baked chicken, transfer everything to a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
Do not boil the sauce to prevent curdling.
Add spinach or mushrooms for variation.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.