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Top Reader Reviews
Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic White Sauce
One of my favorite ways to spice up some
simple pan-seared chicken breasts
is to add a rich and creamy sauce, so Iām always looking for new ideas. Inspired by my
favorite white wine chicken
, I went with a luscious garlic cream white sauce thatās a little bit simpler and even more perfect for chicken breasts.
Since Iām all about quick and easy meals, I want them to taste more complicated than they are. And this creamy garlic chicken recipe hits the mark: 30 minutes, simple ingredients, and incredible flavor. This is my favorite white sauce for chicken because itās deliciously simple and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant!
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This creamy garlic chicken recipe is the pinnacle of easy weeknight dinners! Succulent pan-seared chicken breast is cooked in a rich, garlicky white cream sauce.
Prep Time:
10
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
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4
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4
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
(*)
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¼
cup
all-purpose flour
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1½
tablespoons
unsalted butter
(divided)
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1
tablespoon
olive oil
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1
head
garlic
(peeled)
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½
cup
dry white wine
(**)
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1
cup
heavy cream
(room temperature)
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2
cups
packed baby spinach
Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Place flour on a medium plate. Dredge each chicken breast with flour, patting off any excess.
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Heat a large skillet with high sides to medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken breasts. Sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear until brown, another 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate.
1½ tablespoons unsalted butter,
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add the remaining ½ tablespoon butter to the pan. Lower heat to medium, and add peeled garlic cloves. Toast the garlic until light brown on all sides.
1 head garlic
Add wine. Bring it up to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by half. Once the wine has reduced, pour in the cream. Again, bring the cream and wine up to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
½ cup dry white wine,
1 cup heavy cream
Add the chicken back to the sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, add in the spinach. Shut the lid and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the lid and toss the spinach with the chicken and sauce until completely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2 cups packed baby spinach
*I recommend using thinly-sliced chicken breasts for this recipe. If theyāre on the thicker side,
cut chicken in half
and/or pound it into thinner pieces. If using boneless thighs, increase the cooking time.
**Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are good options. Cooking wine or broth can be used instead.
Tips:
If your garlic cloves are really big, cut them in half so theyāre all roughly the same size.
For a mellower garlic flavor, roast the whole head in the oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or in the air fryer at 370°F for 15-18 minutes
A dollop of whole-grain mustard will add some tanginess to the white sauce.
Additions:
mushrooms, onions, or sun-dried tomatoes make great additions to this dish. Simply add them in with the garlic when making the sauce.
Fully cooked chicken breasts
should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Storage:
Store creamy garlic chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories
607
Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat
36g
55%
Saturated Fat 18g
113%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol
230mg
77%
Sodium
305mg
13%
Potassium
1072mg
31%
Carbohydrates
11g
4%
Fiber 1g
4%
Sugar 2g
2%
Protein
54g
108%
Vitamin A
2484IU
50%
Vitamin C
10mg
12%
Calcium
84mg
8%
Iron
2mg
11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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Roast the Garlic to Mellow it Out
Iām a garlic fiend and love the intense flavor in this chicken dish. But if youād prefer to soften it, you can roast the whole head of garlic before adding it to the pan. This caramelizes the cloves, mellows the sharpness, and creates a naturally sweet, buttery flavor that blends beautifully into the creamy wine sauce.
To do this:
Roast it in the oven at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes; or in the Air Fryer at 370°F for 15-18 minutes.
How to Make Creamy Garlic Chicken with White Sauce Step by Step
Season and Dredge the Chicken:
Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
I usually use 1 teaspoon per pound.
Next, place ¼ cup of all-purpose flour on a medium plate. Then coat each chicken breast in flour, patting off any excess.
This helps create a crisp texture on the outside, and helps the cream sauce adhere.
Melt the Butter:
Heat a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
The butter is for flavor, and the olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning.
Sear the Chicken:
Once the butter has melted, add the flour-coated chicken breasts. Sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Then flip and sear the other side until browned, another 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate.
The chicken breasts should not be cooked through at this point. They will finish cooking later on.
Toast the Garlic:
Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan. Then lower the heat to medium, and add 1 head of peeled garlic cloves. Toast the garlic until light brown on all sides
(but be careful not to burn it)
.
Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
Add ½ cup of dry white wine. Bring the heat up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking until the liquid reduces by half. Once the wine is reduced, pour in 1 cup of room-temperature heavy cream. Again, bring the mixture up to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer.
Itās important to use room temperature heavy cream so the warm pan doesnāt shock and curdle the cream.
Combine the Chicken and White Sauce:
Add the seared chicken back to the garlic cream sauce, cover, and cook until the chicken is
cooked through to 165°F
.
Wilt the Spinach:
Once the chicken is fully cooked through, add 2 packed cups of baby spinach on top.
Cook Down:
Cover the pan and steam for another 1-2 minutes, then remove the lid and toss the spinach with the chicken and sauce until itās completely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve:
Serve creamy garlic chicken breasts over pasta, rice, or potatoes to soak up all that yummy sauce!
How to Store and Reheat
Store chicken and garlic cream sauce in an airtight container, and
keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days
. For best results, reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed all the way through. I add a splash of heavy cream while reheating to make the sauce nice and creamy again.
I donāt recommend freezing this dish because cream sauces tend to break down and become grainy when reheated.
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# Creamy Garlic Chicken
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I simply canāt get enough of this 30-minute creamy garlic chicken because itās so quick, easy, and delicious! My homemade garlic cream sauce for this pan-seared chicken is made with white wine, heavy cream, fresh spinach, and (of course) plenty of garlic. These beautiful garlic cream chicken breasts are simple enough for busy weeknights but also elegant enough for guests.

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I have made this three times now. It is the best. Easy and so good! Thank you. I did t change a thing. The white wine is a Must addition.
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## Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic White Sauce
One of my favorite ways to spice up some [simple pan-seared chicken breasts](https://easychickenrecipes.com/pan-seared-chicken-breast/) is to add a rich and creamy sauce, so Iām always looking for new ideas. Inspired by my [favorite white wine chicken](https://easychickenrecipes.com/chicken-in-white-wine-sauce-creamy-chicken-dijon/), I went with a luscious garlic cream white sauce thatās a little bit simpler and even more perfect for chicken breasts.
Since Iām all about quick and easy meals, I want them to taste more complicated than they are. And this creamy garlic chicken recipe hits the mark: 30 minutes, simple ingredients, and incredible flavor. This is my favorite white sauce for chicken because itās deliciously simple and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant\!




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4\.56 from 223 votes
## Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
This creamy garlic chicken recipe is the pinnacle of easy weeknight dinners! Succulent pan-seared chicken breast is cooked in a rich, garlicky white cream sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
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### Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (\*)
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1½ tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 head garlic (peeled)
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½ cup dry white wine (\*\*)
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1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
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2 cups packed baby spinach
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### Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts


- Place flour on a medium plate. Dredge each chicken breast with flour, patting off any excess.
¼ cup all-purpose flour


- Heat a large skillet with high sides to medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken breasts. Sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear until brown, another 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate.
1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil


- Add the remaining ½ tablespoon butter to the pan. Lower heat to medium, and add peeled garlic cloves. Toast the garlic until light brown on all sides.
1 head garlic


- Add wine. Bring it up to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by half. Once the wine has reduced, pour in the cream. Again, bring the cream and wine up to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
½ cup dry white wine, 1 cup heavy cream


- Add the chicken back to the sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through.


- Once the chicken is cooked, add in the spinach. Shut the lid and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the lid and toss the spinach with the chicken and sauce until completely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2 cups packed baby spinach


### Notes
*\*I recommend using thinly-sliced chicken breasts for this recipe. If theyāre on the thicker side, [cut chicken in half](https://easychickenrecipes.com/how-to-make-chicken-cutlets/) and/or pound it into thinner pieces. If using boneless thighs, increase the cooking time.*
*\*\*Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are good options. Cooking wine or broth can be used instead.*
**Tips:**
- If your garlic cloves are really big, cut them in half so theyāre all roughly the same size.
- For a mellower garlic flavor, roast the whole head in the oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or in the air fryer at 370°F for 15-18 minutes
- A dollop of whole-grain mustard will add some tanginess to the white sauce.
- **Additions:** mushrooms, onions, or sun-dried tomatoes make great additions to this dish. Simply add them in with the garlic when making the sauce.
- [Fully cooked chicken breasts](https://easychickenrecipes.com/chicken-internal-temperature-guide/) should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
**Storage:** Store creamy garlic chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
**Calories** 607 Calories from Fat 324
**% Daily Value\***
**Fat** 36g**55%**
Saturated Fat 18g**113%**
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
**Cholesterol** 230mg**77%**
**Sodium** 305mg**13%**
**Potassium** 1072mg**31%**
**Carbohydrates** 11g**4%**
Fiber 1g**4%**
Sugar 2g**2%**
**Protein** 54g**108%**
**Vitamin A** 2484IU**50%**
**Vitamin C** 10mg**12%**
**Calcium** 84mg**8%**
**Iron** 2mg**11%**
\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: [Becky Hardin](https://easychickenrecipes.com/about-us/)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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## Roast the Garlic to Mellow it Out
Iām a garlic fiend and love the intense flavor in this chicken dish. But if youād prefer to soften it, you can roast the whole head of garlic before adding it to the pan. This caramelizes the cloves, mellows the sharpness, and creates a naturally sweet, buttery flavor that blends beautifully into the creamy wine sauce.
**To do this:** Roast it in the oven at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes; or in the Air Fryer at 370°F for 15-18 minutes.
## How to Make Creamy Garlic Chicken with White Sauce Step by Step
**Season and Dredge the Chicken:** Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. *I usually use 1 teaspoon per pound.* Next, place ¼ cup of all-purpose flour on a medium plate. Then coat each chicken breast in flour, patting off any excess. *This helps create a crisp texture on the outside, and helps the cream sauce adhere.*


**Melt the Butter:** Heat a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. *The butter is for flavor, and the olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning.*


**Sear the Chicken:** Once the butter has melted, add the flour-coated chicken breasts. Sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Then flip and sear the other side until browned, another 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate. *The chicken breasts should not be cooked through at this point. They will finish cooking later on.*


**Toast the Garlic:** Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan. Then lower the heat to medium, and add 1 head of peeled garlic cloves. Toast the garlic until light brown on all sides *(but be careful not to burn it)*.


**Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:** Add ½ cup of dry white wine. Bring the heat up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking until the liquid reduces by half. Once the wine is reduced, pour in 1 cup of room-temperature heavy cream. Again, bring the mixture up to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. *Itās important to use room temperature heavy cream so the warm pan doesnāt shock and curdle the cream.*


**Combine the Chicken and White Sauce:** Add the seared chicken back to the garlic cream sauce, cover, and cook until the chicken is [cooked through to 165°F](https://easychickenrecipes.com/chicken-internal-temperature-guide/).


**Wilt the Spinach:** Once the chicken is fully cooked through, add 2 packed cups of baby spinach on top.


**Cook Down:** Cover the pan and steam for another 1-2 minutes, then remove the lid and toss the spinach with the chicken and sauce until itās completely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.


**Serve:** Serve creamy garlic chicken breasts over pasta, rice, or potatoes to soak up all that yummy sauce\!


## How to Store and Reheat
Store chicken and garlic cream sauce in an airtight container, and [keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days](https://easychickenrecipes.com/how-long-does-chicken-last-in-the-fridge-or-freezer/). For best results, reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed all the way through. I add a splash of heavy cream while reheating to make the sauce nice and creamy again.
I donāt recommend freezing this dish because cream sauces tend to break down and become grainy when reheated.
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1. Jerry Bryars
[July 21, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16195)
This recipe is Awesome!!!! Iāll definitely cook it again!!\!
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1. Becky Hardin
[July 24, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16212)
Iām so glad you loved it, Jerry!\!
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2. Caroline
[September 12, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16553)

I love this recipe
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3. Christy Myers
[September 20, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16626)

I have made this three times now. It is the best. Easy and so good! Thank you. I did t change a thing. The white wine is a Must addition.
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1. Becky Hardin
[September 21, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16631)
Iām so happy to hear you love this recipe, Christy\!
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4. Kelli
[September 30, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16737)

Fantastic recipe!! I doubled the sauce and added free range organic chicken broth to it as well. Scrumptious!\!
Thank you\!
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1. Becky Hardin
[October 9, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16786)
Iām so glad you loved it, Kelli\!
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5. Pete
[October 28, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16840)

Not a ton of flavor. HOWEVER, I added Dijon mustard and lemon juice to the leftovers and it was much better.
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1. Becky Hardin
[October 30, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16847)
Thanks so much for sharing what worked for you, Pete\!
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6. Pat Kehoe
[November 21, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16964)

While I have tried some of your recipes and enjoyed them I am really concerned about the amount of bad ingredients, 113% of daily saturated fat and 79% cholesterol.
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1. Becky Hardin
[November 21, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-16965)
Hi Pat, this is not a health food site, and not all of my recipes are super healthy. Everything in moderation! I certainly wouldnāt eat this dish every day\!
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1. Ang
[January 20, 2025](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-19017)
But arenāt those numbers for the entire dish?
2. Samantha Marceau
[January 21, 2025](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-19023)
Hi Ang, the nutrition numbers are for one serving.
7. Carolyn
[November 29, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-17002)

Absolutely delicious
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1. Becky Hardin
[November 29, 2023](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-17004)
So glad you enjoyed it, Carolyn\!
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8. Carrie
[December 11, 2025](https://easychickenrecipes.com/garlic-chicken-recipe-cream-sauce/comment-page-3/#comment-20850)

Thanks for this recipe! Over the last few years Iāve made it often , well over 30 times and I come back to this page every time. My favorite is doubling the garlic/ sauce and serving it with gnocchi
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| Readable Markdown | I simply canāt get enough of this 30-minute creamy garlic chicken because itās so quick, easy, and delicious! My homemade garlic cream sauce for this pan-seared chicken is made with white wine, heavy cream, fresh spinach, and (of course) plenty of garlic. These beautiful garlic cream chicken breasts are simple enough for busy weeknights but also elegant enough for guests.


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## Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic White Sauce
One of my favorite ways to spice up some [simple pan-seared chicken breasts](https://easychickenrecipes.com/pan-seared-chicken-breast/) is to add a rich and creamy sauce, so Iām always looking for new ideas. Inspired by my [favorite white wine chicken](https://easychickenrecipes.com/chicken-in-white-wine-sauce-creamy-chicken-dijon/), I went with a luscious garlic cream white sauce thatās a little bit simpler and even more perfect for chicken breasts.
Since Iām all about quick and easy meals, I want them to taste more complicated than they are. And this creamy garlic chicken recipe hits the mark: 30 minutes, simple ingredients, and incredible flavor. This is my favorite white sauce for chicken because itās deliciously simple and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant\!


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4\.56 from 223 votes
This creamy garlic chicken recipe is the pinnacle of easy weeknight dinners! Succulent pan-seared chicken breast is cooked in a rich, garlicky white cream sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Serves 4 people
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (\*)
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1½ tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 head garlic (peeled)
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½ cup dry white wine (\*\*)
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1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
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2 cups packed baby spinach
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

- Place flour on a medium plate. Dredge each chicken breast with flour, patting off any excess.
¼ cup all-purpose flour

- Heat a large skillet with high sides to medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken breasts. Sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear until brown, another 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate.
1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil

- Add the remaining ½ tablespoon butter to the pan. Lower heat to medium, and add peeled garlic cloves. Toast the garlic until light brown on all sides.
1 head garlic

- Add wine. Bring it up to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by half. Once the wine has reduced, pour in the cream. Again, bring the cream and wine up to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
½ cup dry white wine, 1 cup heavy cream

- Add the chicken back to the sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through.

- Once the chicken is cooked, add in the spinach. Shut the lid and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the lid and toss the spinach with the chicken and sauce until completely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2 cups packed baby spinach

*\*I recommend using thinly-sliced chicken breasts for this recipe. If theyāre on the thicker side, [cut chicken in half](https://easychickenrecipes.com/how-to-make-chicken-cutlets/) and/or pound it into thinner pieces. If using boneless thighs, increase the cooking time.*
*\*\*Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are good options. Cooking wine or broth can be used instead.*
**Tips:**
- If your garlic cloves are really big, cut them in half so theyāre all roughly the same size.
- For a mellower garlic flavor, roast the whole head in the oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or in the air fryer at 370°F for 15-18 minutes
- A dollop of whole-grain mustard will add some tanginess to the white sauce.
- **Additions:** mushrooms, onions, or sun-dried tomatoes make great additions to this dish. Simply add them in with the garlic when making the sauce.
- [Fully cooked chicken breasts](https://easychickenrecipes.com/chicken-internal-temperature-guide/) should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
**Storage:** Store creamy garlic chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
**Calories** 607 Calories from Fat 324
**% Daily Value\***
**Fat** 36g**55%**
Saturated Fat 18g**113%**
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
**Cholesterol** 230mg**77%**
**Sodium** 305mg**13%**
**Potassium** 1072mg**31%**
**Carbohydrates** 11g**4%**
Fiber 1g**4%**
Sugar 2g**2%**
**Protein** 54g**108%**
**Vitamin A** 2484IU**50%**
**Vitamin C** 10mg**12%**
**Calcium** 84mg**8%**
**Iron** 2mg**11%**
\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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## Roast the Garlic to Mellow it Out
Iām a garlic fiend and love the intense flavor in this chicken dish. But if youād prefer to soften it, you can roast the whole head of garlic before adding it to the pan. This caramelizes the cloves, mellows the sharpness, and creates a naturally sweet, buttery flavor that blends beautifully into the creamy wine sauce.
**To do this:** Roast it in the oven at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes; or in the Air Fryer at 370°F for 15-18 minutes.
## How to Make Creamy Garlic Chicken with White Sauce Step by Step
**Season and Dredge the Chicken:** Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. *I usually use 1 teaspoon per pound.* Next, place ¼ cup of all-purpose flour on a medium plate. Then coat each chicken breast in flour, patting off any excess. *This helps create a crisp texture on the outside, and helps the cream sauce adhere.*

**Melt the Butter:** Heat a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. *The butter is for flavor, and the olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning.*

**Sear the Chicken:** Once the butter has melted, add the flour-coated chicken breasts. Sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Then flip and sear the other side until browned, another 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate. *The chicken breasts should not be cooked through at this point. They will finish cooking later on.*

**Toast the Garlic:** Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan. Then lower the heat to medium, and add 1 head of peeled garlic cloves. Toast the garlic until light brown on all sides *(but be careful not to burn it)*.

**Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:** Add ½ cup of dry white wine. Bring the heat up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking until the liquid reduces by half. Once the wine is reduced, pour in 1 cup of room-temperature heavy cream. Again, bring the mixture up to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. *Itās important to use room temperature heavy cream so the warm pan doesnāt shock and curdle the cream.*

**Combine the Chicken and White Sauce:** Add the seared chicken back to the garlic cream sauce, cover, and cook until the chicken is [cooked through to 165°F](https://easychickenrecipes.com/chicken-internal-temperature-guide/).

**Wilt the Spinach:** Once the chicken is fully cooked through, add 2 packed cups of baby spinach on top.

**Cook Down:** Cover the pan and steam for another 1-2 minutes, then remove the lid and toss the spinach with the chicken and sauce until itās completely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

**Serve:** Serve creamy garlic chicken breasts over pasta, rice, or potatoes to soak up all that yummy sauce\!

## How to Store and Reheat
Store chicken and garlic cream sauce in an airtight container, and [keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days](https://easychickenrecipes.com/how-long-does-chicken-last-in-the-fridge-or-freezer/). For best results, reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed all the way through. I add a splash of heavy cream while reheating to make the sauce nice and creamy again.
I donāt recommend freezing this dish because cream sauces tend to break down and become grainy when reheated.

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