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Creamy Garlic Chicken

This creamy garlic chicken is a quick and delicious dinner prepared in one skillet, featuring a silky garlic sauce and perfectly cooked chicken.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Type de plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 small small chicken breasts or 6 chicken tenderloins
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or a mix of dried basil and oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 lemon Juice of about half a lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the Dijon mustard and Italian seasoning.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Reduce the liquid by about a third, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cream and simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add the lemon juice and taste for seasoning.
  6. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Finish with chopped parsley and serve right away.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor. Substitute cream with full fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option. For extra richness, whisk in a small knob of cold butter at the end.