This One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken is the kind of quick and easy weeknight dinner you'll keep on repeat. Juicy pan seared chicken breast simmers in a rich, flavorful creamy garlic sauce, all made in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
Ready in about 30 minutes, this creamy garlic chicken skillet delivers tender, juicy bites with bold garlic flavor and that smooth, comforting sauce everyone loves.
If you're searching for the best creamy garlic chicken recipe, this one checks every box! It's simple, satisfying, and incredibly delicious. Whether you call it creamy garlic parm chicken, garlic butter chicken, or your new favorite one skillet dinner recipe, it's a reliable go to when you need an easy but delicious dinner.
Perfect as a hearty chicken dinner recipe for busy nights, this creamy chicken breast in garlic sauce proves that a flavorful, homemade meal doesn't have to be complicated.
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Instructions
Carefully fillet the chicken breasts in half into thin cutlets.
In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, paprika and gluten free flour. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each side of the chicken cutlets and pat in.
In a large skillet over medium heat add the avocado oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it melt completely. Add the chicken cutlets and cook on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the chicken to a plate or platter.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to your skillet. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Cook 8-10 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the pan. Stir and scrape the bottom of your pan to incorporate the brown bits into the sauce. Simmer the sauce 12-15 minutes until it reduces in half and thickens.
Add the cooked chicken cutlets back into the pan and heat through.
Top with finely grated parmesan cheese and serve.
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One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken is the kind of quick and easy weeknight dinner you'll keep on repeat. Juicy pan seared chicken breast simmers in a rich, flavorful creamy garlic sauce, all made in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, fillet in half
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ¼ cup Gluten Free Flour
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil or Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tbsp Butter
Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
Instructions
Carefully fillet the chicken breasts in half into thin cutlets.
In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, paprika and gluten free flour. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each side of the chicken cutlets and pat in.
In a large skillet over medium heat add the avocado oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it melt completely. Add the chicken cutlets and cook on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the chicken to a plate or platter.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to your skillet. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Cook 8-10 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the pan. Stir and scrape the bottom of your pan to incorporate the brown bits into the sauce. Simmer the sauce 12-15 minutes until it reduces in half and thickens.
Add the cooked chicken cutlets back into the pan and heat through.
Top with finely grated parmesan cheese and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken, Meat
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Top Tip
I don't suggest over crowding the pan by adding more chicken. If you need more than 4 servings I would either use a larger pan and double the recipe or double the recipe and use two pans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! While this recipe uses pan seared chicken breast, boneless skinless chicken thighs work beautifully in this creamy garlic chicken skillet. Just adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
The key to juicy chicken is properly searing it first and not overcooking it. A good sear locks in flavor and moisture before the chicken simmers in the creamy garlic sauce, creating tender, flavorful bites in this one pan creamy garlic chicken.
Absolutely. This 30 minute creamy garlic chicken skillet reheats well and makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and slowly reheat to keep the creamy garlic sauce smooth and delicious.
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