Creamy Garlic Chicken

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Calling all garlic lovers! This creamy garlic chicken is an easy, fragrant skillet dish that is great with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower. Since it cooks in one pan, cleanup is easy, too.

skillet with chicken thighs cooked in creamy garlic sauce
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning, or seasoning blend of choice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 8 garlic cloves, or more as needed, peeled and smashed, about 1/4 cup lightly packed

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or as needed (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine herb seasoning, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and flour in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag and mix well.

  2. Combine butter and olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, place in the bag of seasoned flour, seal, and toss chicken thighs in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

  3. When butter stops sizzling, add chicken pieces and cook until nicely browned, no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm.

  4. Add smashed garlic to the same skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook garlic, stirring frequently, just until fragrant, no longer than 1 minute.

  5. Add cream to the skillet, and stir up any browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Stir in chicken broth. Increase heat to medium, and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.

  6. Sample garlic cream sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Return chicken to the skillet and stir in any accumulated juices. Allow chicken to heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

731 Calories
52g Fat
11g Carbs
59g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 731
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 66%
Saturated Fat 24g 119%
Cholesterol 360mg 120%
Sodium 916mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 59g 117%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 727mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.