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Creamy Garlic Chicken – Easy 20 Minute High-Protein Dinner

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is the ultimate comfortmeal! A rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Chicken Dinner made in just 20minutes. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight option, this Creamy GarlicChicken Recipe delivers tender chicken in a velvety sauce. Learn How ToMake Creamy Garlic Chicken with simple pantry ingredients for the perfect EasyCreamy Garlic Chicken your family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Modern Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Season and dredge chicken in flour.
  2. Sear in oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in same pan, sauté garlic briefly.
  4. Add stock and reduce by half.
  5. Stir in cream and mustard; simmer until thickened.
  6. Add parmesan and season.
  7. Return chicken and heat through.
  8. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Slice chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
  • Avoid high heat to prevent scorching the garlic.
  • Add a splash of cream if reheating leftovers.