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One Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken

One Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken

This one pot creamy garlic chicken features parmesan, garlic, and cilantro, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 814 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet or pot

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
  • 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. Moisture will prevent the chicken from searing.
  • Mix the following seasonings together in a bowl: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin.
  • Mince garlic and finely chop fresh cilantro.

Cook Chicken

  • Heat pan or pot to medium high heat. While the pan is getting hot, add seasonings on both sides of the chicken.
  • Once the pan is hot and you see a little bit of smoke coming from it, add neutral oil. Next, add your chicken thighs on the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip over and cook for 2-3 minutes. Both sides should be golden brown!
  • When the chicken has browned, take it off of the pan in a separate plate. Turn the heat down to low.

Make Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • Add butter to the pan with your minced garlic. Cook for one minute. Then, add half & half. Stir occasionally.
  • Add shredded parmesan cheese to the cream and continue to stir occasionally. Keep the heat on low to ensure that the cheese sauce doesn’t curdle while cooking.
  • Once the cheese has melted and the cream sauce has thickened, add your chicken thighs (along with juices) in the pan and cook for 1 minute. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro!

Notes

Use fresh herbs like cilantro or basil for this dish. Use fresh parmesan or parmigiano-reggiano for impeccable taste in your cream sauce. You can also add in some vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to enhance your one pot meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 814kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 56gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 348mgSodium: 2016mgPotassium: 829mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1596IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, Creamy, garlic, One Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken, Parmesan, quick meal
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