Creamy Garlic Chicken

Overhead view of chicken on a plate with mashed potatoes and a side salad.

Course: Chicken, Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy chicken dinner

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and full of flavor. Tender chicken breasts in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for serving with creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice.

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Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
8 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 cup (235ml) chicken broth or stock
½ lemon, juiced
1 cup (235ml) heavy whipping cream
½ cup (120g) sour cream

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Add butter to the skillet then add the cutlets. Cook on both sides for 4 minutes or until golden and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add garlic and stir constantly. Cook until the garlic is lightly browned, then stir in the broth and lemon juice. Be sure to scrape up the fond (browned bits) from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and sour cream. Return chicken to the sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Notes

STORAGE: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Place completely cooled items in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. I don't advise freezing anything with a cream sauce made with lower-fat options.
NUTRITION FACTS: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

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