Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

This mouthwatering Creamy Garlic Chicken will leave you speechless! It’s made with a luscious, garlic-infused sauce and it's perfect for an easy weeknight meal. This is one of our very favorite chicken recipes.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT30M

Total time: PT40M

Rating

4.85 stars (119 reviews)

Keywords

Creamy garlic chicken

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs. total)* ($6.49)
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.05)
1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour ($0.06)
2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
2 Tbsp butter, divided ($0.27)
1 whole garlic bulb (about 8-9 garlic cloves)** ($0.64)
1 cup chicken broth ($0.17)
3/4 cup heavy cream ($1.08)
1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
Salt and Pepper to taste ($0.04)

Cuisine

American

Steps

Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets (or use thin-cut chicken breasts).
Season each breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Then sprinkle the flour over both sides of the chicken breasts and rub it in until the chicken is evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and 1 Tbsp of butter. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through (about 4 minutes per side). Remove the cooked chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
While the chicken is cooking, peel the garlic cloves and then carefully smash them with the side of a large chef's knife by pressing down on the side of the knife with the heel of your hand.
Once the chicken is removed, to the same skillet add the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter, then add the garlic cloves. Turn the heat down to medium-low and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Make sure to stir the garlic frequently to prevent it from burning.
Next pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, then add the garlic powder. Stir and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer in the skillet for 8-10 minutes, or until it has reduced and thickened by about 50%. Taste the sauce at this point and add salt and pepper if needed (I added about ⅛ tsp of salt and ⅛ tsp of black pepper).
Finally, return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over top. Allow the chicken to heat through. Serve with fresh chopped parsley (optional), and enjoy!

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 518 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 34 g
Fat: 38 g
Sodium: 741 mg

Reviews

Dan on 2025-07-13 (5 stars):
Savory and delicious, the garlic cream is a nice complement to the crunchy chicken.
Cee on 2025-07-08 (5 stars):
Easy and yummy! I made it into a pasta dish by adding cherry tomatoes and spinach, then tossed together with spaghetti. More chicken broth and cream is needed to accommodate the extra ingredients. Sprinkle a bit of parmesan at the end and it's perfect!
Shay on 2025-06-30 (5 stars):
Cooked this for meal prep and ate it all in one night 10/10 :)
Cindy on 2025-06-25 (5 stars):
I LOVE This dish!!! I must make this about once a week. The flavors are divine! Thank you so much.
Jen on 2025-06-24 (3 stars):
How did you get the sauce thicker? I am not a fan of cornstarch so hope to avoid its use
Christen S. on 2025-06-19 (5 stars):
I've made this recipe about 50 times now, my family and I absolutely love it. It's quick, easy, and taste delicious. If you are on a budget but still want great tasting food, I would recommend trying this recipe. This pairs well with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Adria DiDonato on 2025-06-12 (5 stars):
My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this recipe. This is going into my go-to recipe rotation. I served it with mashed potatoes and veggies. I would double the sauce next time because I poured the rest as gravy on the potatoes. I did lightly mince the garlic instead of just crushing it so that it would mix into the sauce more. Great use of old garlic cloves if they're starting to grow haha. I'll try and remember to take a picture next time I make this.
Trina Carroll on 2025-06-10 (5 stars):
This was delicious. I used real garlic and added baby bellas. Thank you so much. I needed a tasty recipe, quick. This totally fit the bill
Kinga on 2025-06-03 (5 stars):
I made it twice, the second time I actually bookmarked the page, happy I managed to find this recipe again ;) it's super tasty, thanks!
Amy on 2025-06-01 (5 stars):
It was delicious!
Jacqui on 2025-05-09 (5 stars):
Family loved it! So fast and easy to make!
Jason on 2025-05-05 (5 stars):
Absolutely delicious! Next time I'm gonna add some caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms! Thanks for a great recipe that is quick and delicious!
Brenda on 2025-05-01 (2 stars):
I tried this recipe for dinner tonight. I was very disappointed because the garlic flavor did not come through. It was an ok dish, but one I wouldn't make again.
Allison on 2025-04-29 (5 stars):
One of the best meals ever! Absolutely love it ❤️
Micah on 2025-04-29 (5 stars):
My wife made this and had it ready when I got home from work today, this the best meal I've ever had even though I'm a little biased to the beautiful woman that cooked it ❤️ 😍