One Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken
This One Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delicious 20-minute meal made with parmesan, garlic, and herbs.
Equipment
- skillet or pot
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1.5 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil for frying the chicken
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup half & half can substitute with milk or chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup shredded parmesan
- 12-20 sprigs cilantro finely minced
Instructions
Season Chicken
- Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to prevent moisture.
- Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin in a bowl.
- Mince garlic and finely chop fresh cilantro.
Cook Chicken
- Heat the pan to medium high heat and add seasonings on both sides of the chicken.
- Add neutral oil to the hot pan, then add chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Once browned, remove chicken to a separate plate and reduce heat to low.
Make Creamy Garlic Sauce
- Add butter to the pan with minced garlic, cooking for one minute.
- Add half & half, stirring occasionally on low heat.
- Stir in shredded parmesan until melted and sauce thickens, then add chicken back in and cook for 1 minute, garnishing with cilantro.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for better taste, and consider adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to enhance the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 814kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 56gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 348mgSodium: 2016mgPotassium: 829mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1596IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
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