If you’re searching for quick and effortless weeknight dinners, this one-pan creamy garlic chicken is a game-changer. With just 5 simple ingredients, it’s incredibly easy to prepare and ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for keto diets, this savory and indulgent dish is not only gluten-free but also so delicious you’ll want to make it on repeat!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 chicken breasts, halved horizontally (about 1 pound)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two thinner pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the pan and stir with a wooden spoon or tongs until melted.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the skillet to medium heat.
- Simmer the sauce for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, return the chicken to the pan, and spoon the sauce over the chicken to coat.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
NOTES
Serving Suggestions:
Pair with steamed or roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, cooked rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or a fresh tossed salad.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 153 mg
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Potassium: 479 mg
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Vitamin A: 1040 IU
- Vitamin C: 3 mg
- Calcium: 45 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
