Restaurant-style skillet dinners with creamy garlic sauce are always a smart choice when you want something comforting yet impressive. This Creamy Garlic Chicken is smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy that’s made easily in one pan, making cleanup just as satisfying as the meal itself.
Designed for true gravy and garlic lovers, this dish delivers bold flavor without being overwhelming. It’s the kind of recipe that quickly earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
Whole garlic cloves are gently caramelized before the sauce comes together, creating a subtle, slightly sweet depth that enhances the creaminess rather than overpowering it. The result is a smooth, savory sauce with a balanced, gourmet finish.
There’s plenty of that luscious gravy to spoon generously over mashed potatoes, alongside roasted green beans or your favorite vegetables. Every bite feels hearty, cozy, and deeply satisfying.
For storage, place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This meal freezes beautifully. You can reheat straight from frozen in the microwave, or thaw overnight and warm in a lightly greased, covered casserole dish at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through.
Creamy Garlic Chicken
Restaurant-style skillet dinners with creamy garlic sauce are always a smart choice when you want something comforting yet impressive. This Creamy Garlic Chicken is smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy that’s made easily in one pan, making cleanup just as satisfying as the meal itself.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt/Pepper
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube , or 1 tsp better than bouillon
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce, can sub Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: Dried thyme, mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 whole cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, (optional)
Instructions
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