Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipes for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Discover delicious creamy garlic chicken recipes that are gluten-free and perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 480

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless preferred for quicker cooking

For the Sauce

4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic adds the best aroma
1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with chicken broth and milk
1 cup Chicken Broth Use more if omitting cream

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste
1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to your taste

For Searing

2 tablespoons Oil Olive oil or vegetable oil works best

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
meat thermometer

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Remove the chicken and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic sauce over the top.
Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a salad for a complete meal. For the best results, use fresh garlic and check the internal temperature for doneness.

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