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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Cultural Context

Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting American dish that showcases the rich flavors of garlic and cream. This dish is often enjoyed as a weeknight meal due to its straightforward preparation and satisfying taste. It has gained popularity in various forms, with many home cooks adding their own twists, such as incorporating vegetables or different herbs.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 large chicken breasts, butterflied lengthwise into 4 pieces
Salt and pepper, for seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
6 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth, or stock
1 cup half and half or heavy cream, warmed

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

1

On a flat surface, pat dry the 4 chicken cutlets. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.

2

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted, place the chicken pieces on the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, without disturbing them, flip, and cook for 3 to 4 additional minutes on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from pan onto a plate and set aside.

3

Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of butter onto the pan. Add the whole garlic cloves and sauté them for about 2 to 3 minutes, moving them around to make sure they toast to a golden color, but they don’t burn.

4

Add the rosemary to the pan and toast it for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth or stock, and as it simmers, use a wooden spatula to scrape the tidbits from the bottom of the pan. Add warmed cream to the pan and stir, bringing it to a simmer, and then cook it down for about 4 minutes.

5

Add the chicken breasts back into the pan and let them simmer in the sauce for a few minutes, to warm them up and let them absorb the creamy garlic flavor of the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Garlic ChickenCreamy Chicken

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