Creamy Garlic Chicken
Creamy Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup spinach
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 2 chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. This helps them cook more evenly and quickly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. An internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) should be reached.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the same pan, allowing it to melt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Add the 4 minced cloves of garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula. This adds flavor to the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Add 1/4 cup spinach to the sauce and cook until it wilts, which should only take about 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the creamy garlic sauce. Allow them to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 14
Serve the creamy garlic chicken immediately, optionally with rice, pasta, or a side of vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Chicken
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup spinach
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 2 chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. This helps them cook more evenly and quickly.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. An internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) should be reached.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the same pan, allowing it to melt.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Add the 4 minced cloves of garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula. This adds flavor to the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Add 1/4 cup spinach to the sauce and cook until it wilts, which should only take about 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the creamy garlic sauce. Allow them to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 14
Serve the creamy garlic chicken immediately, optionally with rice, pasta, or a side of vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min