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Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts are an easy and ultimate chicken dinner. Tender chicken breasts in a hearty garlic sauce loaded with garlic, onion and cheese. This 30 minute chicken dish will become a new family favorite!

Love chicken breasts? Check out  also my Baked Chicken Breasts in a Honey Mustard Sauce, Parmesan Crusted Chicken or Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast.

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Chicken Breast Recipes

Many people don’t like chicken breasts because they are dry and hard to swallow. However, this chicken breast recipe provides juicy and tender breasts smothered in a very garlicky and flavorful sauce.

I flour them lightly and pan fry until crispy. The coating seals the moisture and yields super tender and succulent breasts.

Then, they are added to an incredibly garlicky sauce. I use both garlic cloves and garlic powder because garlic cloves alone don’t provide strong garlic flavor. However, I use garlic powder only for seasoning chicken breasts. This guarantees that the garlic flavor won’t be overpowering. Don't add it to the sauce!

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how to cook chicken breast

  • First, you need to slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 fillets, using a sharp knife. I recommend slicing instead of pounding breasts or leaving them whole. This guarantees fast and even cooking. It is seriously a 30 minute meal when you slice them.
  • Dredge each fillet in flour-cheese mixture. The flour coating keeps the moisture inside the chicken and helps the sauce to thicken later.  For gluten free or low carb creamy garlic chicken, substitute all-purpose flour for almond flour. Fry chicken until cooked through and golden. Transfer to a plate. You may need to fry chicken breasts in batches if your pan is small enough to accommodate all the fillets.
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Creamy Garlic sauce

It is a one pan meal. Make the sauce in the same pan with all the brown bits left from chicken.

  • Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan sauté onion until tender, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and cream. Allow to simmer for a few minutes. Finally, add the cheese and cook until it melts through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh parsley.

The beauty of this creamy garlic sauce is that the garlic is NOT overpowering! To achieve this, make sure to caramelize it, cook for 3-5 minutes (depends on the size of the garlic cloves).  For a milder flavor, don’t smash garlic cloves, add them whole. You can increase or decrease the amount of garlic and customize the recipe to your liking. Alternatively, you can even chop or mince them.

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What goes with creamy garlic chicken breasts

Personally I love this chicken breast recipe with my buttery mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.  You can also serve it with any pasta, steamed veggies or rice.

Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts Video

More Chicken Breast Recipes

Baked Chicken Parmesan - pan fried chicken breasts, topped with a tomato sauce and cheese and baked until cheese melts and bubbles.

Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken- a copycat recipe

Chicken Stroganoff- made with chicken breasts

Creamy Dijon Chicken- another delicious chicken recipe with creamy sauce

If you make this creamy garlic chicken breasts be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating! I will be happy to hear from you!

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creamy garlic chicken breasts

Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts


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5 from 25 reviews

  • Author: chefjar
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4
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Description

Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts are an easy and ultimate chicken dinner. Tender chicken breasts in a hearty garlic sauce loaded with garlic and cheese.


Ingredients

For The Chicken:

  • Chicken breasts ( skinless and halved horizontally to make 4-5)- 2-3 
  • Salt - 2 teaspoons
  • Ground black pepper- 1 teaspoons
  • Garlic powder- 2 teaspoons
  •  All-purpose flour- 4 tablespoons
  • Fresh grated Pecorino Romano cheese- 4 tablespoons
  • Vegetable oil- 3 tablespoons
  • Unsalted butter- 2 tablespoons

For The Sauce:

  • Onion (finely chopped)-1
  • Garlic cloves- 13-14
  • Chicken stock or broth- 1 ¼ cup
  • Half & half or heavy cream- 1 ¼ cup
  • Fresh grated Pecorino Romano cheese-½ cup
  • Fresh parsley ( finally chopped)- 2 tablespoons or as needed

 


Instructions

 

  1. Place chicken fillets on the cutting board, pat dry and season  with ground black pepper, salt and garlic powder on both sides.
  2. Combine the flour and Pecorino Romano cheese in a shallow bowl.  Dredge the chicken in the flour-cheese mixture and shake off excess.
  3. In a large non stick pan/ skillet heat vegetable oil and butter over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and fry  until golden  and cooked through, about 10 minutes ( 5 minutes per side). You might need to fry chicken in batches. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Keep aside.
  4. In the same pan/ skillet saute onion until translucent and soft over medium heat.
  5. Using a heavy knife, smash about 7-8 garlic cloves. Simply place the blade on the clove and press the blade down on the clove. Add the smashed garlic together with whole garlic cloves to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken stock , scraping any brown bits.  Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes over medium-low heat. 
  7. Pour in the half & half, then bring  the sauce to a simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. Add  the Pecorino Romano cheese and cook until the cheese melts. Season with black pepper. Adjust salt to your liking. 
  9. Return the chicken back to the pan. 
  10. Garnish with  fresh parsley. 
  11. Server over mashed potatoes, cacio e pepe, Instant Pot basmati rice or steamed broccoli.
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Equipment

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  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Chicken recipes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 452 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 1205 mg
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

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Comments

  1. Michelle G says

    October 13, 2021 at 4:36 am

    I made this tonight and it was a hit! It’s definitely going to become a regular meal in our house!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      October 13, 2021 at 6:39 am

      Thank you Michelle for your kind feedback! I am very happy this Creamy garlic chicken was a hit. Hope you will try more recipes on the blog))).

      Reply
  2. Sandy says

    November 03, 2021 at 1:25 am

    I made this tonight and the family really liked it! It was so good!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      November 03, 2021 at 11:58 am

      Thank you Sandy for your feedback! I am very happy your family liked this Creamy Garlic Chicken.)))

      Reply
  3. DeAnna Tetreault says

    November 24, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    I made this a few times now and it is wonderful. I am using this recipe for my practical exam in culinary class. Fingers crossed my professor enjoys it as much as I do.

    But I have a question. Why does your picture show a whole roasted garlic bulb in the middle of the dish when that is not called for at all in the recipe? It's confusing. Am I missing something?

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      November 25, 2021 at 6:31 am

      Hi, DeAnna
      I am very glad you liked this chicken recipe. I usually use roasted head of garlic to garnish this dish. Another reason I strongly believe that a good photo show tell you the story without even reading the recipe. If someone will look at this image it will be very clear it is Creamy GARLIC chicken.)))

      Reply
  4. Jasjuan smith says

    December 07, 2021 at 4:05 am

    This our first time cooking… we followed the recipe and it was sooooooooooo good we was shocked‼️‼️

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 07, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you sooooo much Jasjuan for your kind words! I am very glad you liked this creamy garlic chicken recipe))) Hope you will try more recipes on the blog)).

      Reply
  5. Reb Boos says

    December 16, 2021 at 5:01 am

    I was looking for something different for chicken breasts. I've got a large family and the same old stuff is getting blah. I altered it a little for my big family and it is wonderful. Thank you for sharing something so special. It's going to become a go to for quick and tasty meals. R. B.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 16, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      I am very glad you like this chicken recipe and thanks for sharing your experience Reb!))))Have a great day!

      Reply
  6. Carol Cook says

    October 11, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    I’m about to make this recipe. What can I substitute Pecorino Romano cheese with? I have cheddar and mozzarella cheese on hand.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      October 11, 2022 at 5:01 pm

      Hey, Carol! Parmesan will work for this recipe. I don't recommend to use cheddar or mozzarella. Pecorino Romano is a much harder cheese than cheddar and mozzarella and has a different flavor profile.

      Reply
  7. Fran says

    November 15, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    Hi, I’m curious if you’ve ever made this in the instant pot? Wonder if it would turn out ok. I’m going to try this one tonight. Can’t wait. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻 looks so good.

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      November 16, 2022 at 3:41 am

      Hey, Fran! No, I haven't tried it in instant pot. Please share your experience later))

      Reply
  8. Maurisa says

    November 27, 2022 at 11:55 am

    Absolutely a winner of a chicken dinner! We all loved it! Flavorful comfort food. Definitely will make again.

    ★★★★★

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  9. Anna Martin says

    November 30, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    This is one dish that my husband and I can both agree to have. 10 out of 10.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Alixer says

    December 02, 2022 at 8:58 pm

    I LOVE this recipe. I've definitely eaten it 3 days in a row!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 03, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you Alixer!

      Reply
  11. Bianca says

    December 05, 2022 at 8:38 pm

    It came out perfectly moist and tender. Moreover, I added some extra fresh herbs to round out everything. This will be added to the rotation!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 06, 2022 at 5:36 am

      I am so happy to hear that Bianca!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I’m so happy you loved it 🙂

      Reply
  12. Amanda says

    December 06, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Came out great! So juicy and moist with mouth watery flavor. Will add this to my dinner rotations!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 07, 2022 at 3:40 am

      That’s amazing! So glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
  13. Courtney says

    December 15, 2022 at 9:46 pm

    Was wonderful! Added more chicken, garlic and extra cheese. Another regular for dinners!

    ★★★★★

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  14. Courtney says

    December 15, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    Was delightful! Added more chicken, garlic and extra cheese. Another regular for dinners!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 17, 2022 at 9:19 am

      Thank you, Courtney!

      Reply
  15. Merin says

    December 16, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    This dish was absolutely delicious. My family absolutely loved it.

    ★★★★★

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  16. Kauane says

    December 20, 2022 at 11:53 pm

    This is comfort food at its finest! I loved how easy your instructions made the recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 21, 2022 at 7:42 am

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  17. Arnaud says

    December 21, 2022 at 10:05 pm

    Lovely dish. My wife and I enjoyed this immensely.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 22, 2022 at 7:23 am

      Thank you, Arnaud! I am glad you liked this recipe)).

      Reply
  18. Alba Amador Rodriguez says

    December 25, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    Make this on the regular at my house. It’s a family favorite!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 28, 2022 at 8:11 am

      Thank you Alba!

      Reply
  19. Haley Rees says

    December 25, 2022 at 7:23 pm

    Delicious!! This one is definitely going into my rotation!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 26, 2022 at 7:56 am

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  20. Hillary Sterling says

    December 26, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    So creamy and delish! It went over really well with my friends and super easy! I'm already looking forward to cooking it again!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 28, 2022 at 8:05 am

      Thank you, Hillary!

      Reply
  21. Myrian says

    December 27, 2022 at 11:05 pm

    The recipe was easy to follow. The sauce was creamy and savory just as described. I’m going to make this regularly!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 28, 2022 at 7:58 am

      Thank you, Myrian!

      Reply
  22. Joyce says

    December 28, 2022 at 11:50 pm

    Love this recipe!!! It was soft, juicy and tender. The kids loved it as well!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 29, 2022 at 8:02 am

      Thank you Joyce!

      Reply
  23. Yessica says

    December 29, 2022 at 11:38 pm

    This was so easy to make and was so yummy! This will be a favorite!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      December 31, 2022 at 8:38 am

      Thank you Yessica! I am glad you liked the recipe.

      Reply
  24. Tiziana Leorato says

    January 02, 2023 at 10:29 pm

    Tried this over the weekend and it was delicious with great flavor and creaminess. Very good and easy to make!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 05, 2023 at 7:32 am

      Hey, Tiziana! I am glad you liked the recipe and thank you for sharing your experience!

      Reply
  25. Marianna says

    January 05, 2023 at 9:46 pm

    This was very easy and creamy. We all enjoyed it a lot and will make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      January 08, 2023 at 5:28 pm

      Hey, Marianna! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked this recipe!

      Reply
  26. Annso says

    January 07, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    I was pleased and satisfied with how it turned out. Thank you for a great, easy and flexible recipe. Bookmarked for future use!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 08, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      Hey, Annso! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!❤️ I am glad you liked this recipe!

      Reply
  27. Ashyluk says

    January 08, 2023 at 9:26 pm

    I made these last weekend for my family. Great recipe will be making many times over!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 10, 2023 at 12:16 pm

      Thank you, Ashyluk!

      Reply
  28. Tricia says

    January 09, 2023 at 11:09 pm

    These turned out amazing! My entire family loved them! This will be my go-to recipe from now.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 10, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you, Tricia!

      Reply
  29. Cheryl says

    January 19, 2023 at 3:01 am

    My husband and I loved this. Seemed like a lot of salt though to put on the chicken. It was too salty. Other than that, YUM!

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    • chefjar says

      January 19, 2023 at 4:21 am

      Hey Cheryl! I am glad you and your husband liked this recipe. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it! Tatiana 🙂

      Reply

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