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One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 05/15/2019

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Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #dinnerrecipe #chicken #garlic #creamy #onepan #onepot #skilletmeal
Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #dinnerrecipe #chicken #garlic #creamy #onepan #onepot #skilletmeal

The ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes or less!  With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite!

Need to get dinner on the table in a flash?  Check out my Blender Caesar Salad Dressing, Semi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread and Roasted Broccoli to round out the meal – all are quick-cooking recipes!

Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #dinnerrecipe #chicken #garlic #creamy #onepan #onepot #skilletmeal

Chicken breasts have a bad reputation for being dry and bland.  In this recipe, the chicken is moist and tender, and positively dripping with a velvety garlic sauce.  Definitely not bland at all!

COOKING CHICKEN BREASTS

For this recipe, I like to either buy thinly sliced chicken, or slice regular chicken breasts in half from right to left, opening them like a book.  This is a good photo tutorial, although I don’t usually pound the chicken.

The reason I do this, is two-fold.

  1. You can turn 2 chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, so it’s very economical.
  2. Thinner chicken cooks quicker, making this truly a 30 minute meal.

Dredging the chicken in a bit of flour helps give it a golden “crust”, and when you add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, the flour helps thicken up the sauce.

Last but not least, DON’T clean out the pan between browning the chicken and making the sauce!  All those browned bits of chicken are pure flavor GOLD!

Chicken breasts in pan with spoonful of garlic sauce on top

MAKING THIS CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH OTHER PROTEINS

The beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make with other proteins as well!

We all get tired of chicken from time to time, so these are our favorite options:

  • Pork chops
  • Shrimp
  • Steaks
  • Salmon

ADDITIONAL FLAVOR ADD-INS

I love versatile recipes, and this creamy garlic sauce is a great base to add other flavors to!

Some of my favorites are:

  • Asiago cheese
  • Fresh or dried herbs
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Sautéed mushrooms
  • Fresh spinach
  • Basil pesto
  • Mustard

Forkful of garlic chicken breasts

While I think this meal is fabulous as is, you could serve it alongside some pasta for a truly stick-to-your-ribs dinner!

HOW TO MAKE A PAN SAUCE

Making a pan sauce is my favorite way to make a sauce because you don’t have to dirty another pan!  Plus you get the added bonus of all the flavors of what was cooked in the pan before the sauce.

After the chicken has been browned on both sides and removed to a plate, add in a drizzle more oil and saute the shallot and garlic.

Add in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to really scrape the bottom of the pan.  This loosens up any browned bits and incorporates that flavor into the sauce.

Add in the cream and seasonings, stirring well.  Add in the cheese and butter and your sauce is complete!

This pan sauce method can be used to make just about any pan sauce you want!

Creamy garlic chicken breasts in pan

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  • Cast Iron Skillet – I use this pan for just about everything in my kitchen and it’s perfect for getting that amazing sear on the chicken.
  • Sharp Knife – I have a fancy Wusthof knife that I love (but is super pricey), but this knife is super close second for me, and you can’t beat the price!

 

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Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #dinnerrecipe #chicken #garlic #creamy #onepan #onepot #skilletmeal

One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts

4.92 from 331 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 780
Servings: 4 servings
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Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 shallots, finely minced (or 1 small yellow onion)
  • 2 Tbsp finely minced garlic
  • 1 1/3 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 - 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)

Instructions

  • Add flour to a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches.
  • Cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so.
  • Carefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine.
  • Cook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in 1/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce.

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Chef Tips

If sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce.  Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely.

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  1. Michele Genevieve says

    Posted on 1/10 at 6:33 pm

    I made this exactly as the recipe stated expect with a normal pan. And it was easy and terrific! I will make it in the future for sure.

    Reply
  2. Jaymee says

    Posted on 1/7 at 6:50 pm

    I double the recipe so we have leftovers and make a little extra sauce as we serve it over angel hair pasta it is one of my families favorite meals!

    Reply
  3. Kristina says

    Posted on 1/5 at 2:07 pm

    This has been my teenage sons favorite meal for three years now when he comes home from college now this is what he wants his first day and before he goes back it is fabulous served over mashed potatoes

    Reply
  4. Diane says

    Posted on 12/4 at 9:46 pm

    very good, cut recipe in half (for 2 people) added spinach and bacon bits. severed over thin spaghetti.

    Reply
  5. Jody L says

    Posted on 12/2 at 6:28 pm

    So good. My chicken breasts weren’t too big so there was a lot of sauce. I made some pasta noodles. Not too many and we still had leftovers. So good it’s in my recipe book right after dinner!!

    Reply
  6. Bridget says

    Posted on 11/19 at 7:14 pm

    Recipe is fantastic! I put green peas and papparadelle noodles, buttered with it. The gravy covered all of it, noodles and peas, sooo
    good. Next time I will add mushrooms. Thank you for this wonderful
    recipe I WILL be making over and over!

    PS I also used asiago cheese to finish instead of parmesan, good also.

    Reply
  7. Nancy Klapchar says

    Posted on 11/3 at 5:55 pm

    Made it today and it was delicious!!

    Reply
  8. Leah says

    Posted on 9/25 at 6:19 pm

    Bomb chicken! We loved it!

    Reply
  9. Rhula says

    Posted on 9/1 at 7:34 pm

    My daughter and son in law loved it! Want to make it again and freeze it for her for later. What is best way to do that?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/1 at 8:36 pm

      So glad they loved it!! Since dairy has a tendency to separate during the freezing and thawing process, I’ve not tested freezing this recipe, so I can’t say for certain how it’ll turn out. Typically, the more fat the dairy has, there’s less of a chance it will separate, but if you do some experimenting, I’d love to know how it turns out 🙂

      Reply
  10. Gwen says

    Posted on 8/30 at 3:15 pm

    Great!! Sliced a single very large breast in half (was 265 gr). Reduced the liquids in quantity to match, and waited til it thickened nicely on its own. Returned the breasts and threw in some halved green grapes (they needed to be gone 🙂 ). Fantastic supper for one and my lunch next day as well. I served it over some spinach/ricotta ravioli using the sauce from the chicen. Delish!!

    Reply
  11. Suzanne says

    Posted on 8/7 at 6:31 pm

    Amazing dinner for any night! Fast week night dinner? Can’t get better. Just a perfect recipe. Thank you.

    Reply
  12. Nicole says

    Posted on 8/2 at 1:10 pm

    Absolutely delicious. And true to your word it was quick. I served it with Basmati Rice and steamed veg.

    Reply
  13. Joanne says

    Posted on 7/29 at 10:35 pm

    Very easy and super tasty! My husband really liked it!

    Reply
  14. Sarah Barrick says

    Posted on 7/23 at 7:12 pm

    When everyone in the family loves a meal, it’s a keeper! My husband says it’s better than Olive Garden.

    Reply
  15. Jaime says

    Posted on 7/20 at 6:36 pm

    Absolutely amazing! I found this recipe while in college and would make it for friends. Everyone loved it and was so quick and easy. Now that I have graduated, I have made it for my family and they also are big fans!

    Reply
  16. Kirsty says

    Posted on 7/19 at 1:37 am

    Very easy to make, looks just like the photos

    Reply
  17. Anita Reed says

    Posted on 7/12 at 7:34 pm

    I made it accordingly to the recipe except I had vidalia onions instead of shallot and tried adding pesto. Combo between a true Italian flair meets Midwest gravy. My husband loved it but I would add more cheese, less chicken broth and serve it over fettuccine next time. The flavor was awesome!

    Reply
  18. CEG says

    Posted on 7/6 at 6:52 pm

    I tried this meal tonight and was impressed. The sauce turned out just as described. I will definitely mark this as a favorite.

    Reply
  19. Kaye says

    Posted on 7/5 at 7:34 pm

    A quick delicious meal.
    I used a brown onion and made my own sauce in pan using stock, wine and milk adding chopped peppers too.

    Reply
  20. Courtney says

    Posted on 7/1 at 1:45 pm

    Delicious!! My daughter wants it every night now. 🤣

    I did add more garlic. We love it.

    Reply
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