🕷️ Crawler Inspector

URL Lookup

Direct Parameter Lookup

Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 174 (from laksa118)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa174.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/","crawl_time":1775734118,"first_indexed_time":1557979689,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thechunkychef!www,\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10613393937131264574","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts (Quick & Easy!) - The Chunky Chef","meta_descriptions":["Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes or less!  With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite!\nNeed to get dinner on the table in a flash?  Check out my\nBlender Caesar Salad Dressing\n,\nSemi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread\nand\nRoasted Broccoli\nto round out the meal – all are quick-cooking recipes!\nChicken breasts have a bad reputation for being dry and bland.  In this recipe, the chicken is moist and tender, and positively dripping with a velvety garlic sauce.  Definitely not bland at all!\nCOOKING CHICKEN BREASTS\nFor this recipe, I like to either buy thinly sliced chicken, or slice regular chicken breasts in half from right to left, opening them like a book. \nThis\nis a good photo tutorial, although I don’t usually pound the chicken.\nThe reason I do this, is two-fold.\nYou can turn 2 chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, so it’s very economical.\nThinner chicken cooks quicker, making this truly a 30 minute meal.\nDredging the chicken in a bit of flour helps give it a golden “crust”, and when you add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, the flour helps thicken up the sauce.\nLast but not least, DON’T clean out the pan between browning the chicken and making the sauce!  All those browned bits of chicken are pure flavor GOLD!\nMAKING THIS CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH OTHER PROTEINS\nThe beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make with other proteins as well!\nWe all get tired of chicken from time to time, so these are our favorite options:\nPork chops\nShrimp\nSteaks\nSalmon\nADDITIONAL FLAVOR ADD-INS\nI love versatile recipes, and this creamy garlic sauce is a great base to add other flavors to!\nSome of my favorites are:\nAsiago cheese\nFresh or dried herbs\nSun-dried tomatoes\nSautéed mushrooms\nFresh spinach\nBasil pesto\nMustard\nWhile I think this meal is fabulous as is, you could serve it alongside some pasta for a truly stick-to-your-ribs dinner!\nHOW TO MAKE A PAN SAUCE\nMaking a pan sauce is my favorite way to make a sauce because you don’t have to dirty another pan!  Plus you get the added bonus of all the flavors of what was cooked in the pan before the sauce.\nAfter the chicken has been browned on both sides and removed to a plate, add in a drizzle more oil and saute the shallot and garlic.\nAdd in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to really scrape the bottom of the pan.  This loosens up any browned bits and incorporates that flavor into the sauce.\nAdd in the cream and seasonings, stirring well.  Add in the cheese and butter and your sauce is complete!\nThis pan sauce method can be used to make just about any pan sauce you want!\nSHOP THE RECIPE\nCast Iron Skillet\n– I use this pan for just about everything in my kitchen and it’s perfect for getting that amazing sear on the chicken.\nSharp Knife\n– I have a fancy Wusthof knife that I love (but is super pricey), but this knife is super close second for me, and you can’t beat the price!\nBE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OTHER READERS’ COMMENTS!\nAND DON’T FORGET, IF YOU’VE MADE THIS RECIPE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND PLEASE GIVE IT A STAR RATING!\nDid you make this?\nBe sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!\nServings:\n4\nservings\n(hover over # to adjust)\nTender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes!\n▢\n4\nchicken breast halves\n▢\n1\/2\ntsp\nkosher salt\n▢\n1\/2\ntsp\nblack pepper\n▢\n1\/4\ntsp\npaprika\n▢\n1\/4\ncup\nall purpose flour\n(for dredging)\n▢\n2\nTbsp\nolive oil\n▢\n1\nTbsp\nbutter\n▢\n2\nshallots,\nfinely minced (or 1 small yellow onion)\n▢\n2\nTbsp\nfinely minced garlic\n▢\n1 1\/3\ncups\nchicken broth or stock\n▢\n1 - 1 1\/3\ncups\nheavy cream\n▢\n1\/4\ntsp\nblack pepper\n▢\n1\/4\ntsp\ndried Italian seasoning\n▢\n1\/3\ncup\ngrated Parmesan cheese\n(fresh is best)\nAdd flour to a shallow dish.  Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1\/2 tsp salt, 1\/2 tsp pepper, and 1\/4 tsp paprika.  Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour.\nHeat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot.  Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.  If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches.\nCook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown.  Remove to a plate and set aside.\nReduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant.  Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so.\nCarefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.  Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine.\nCook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly.  Stir in 1\/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.  Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce.\nWant to save this recipe for later?\nClick the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your own recipe box!\nIf sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce.  Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely.\nThe Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.\nMeet\nThe Chunky Chef\nHey there!  I'm Amanda.  Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’!\nLearn More\nReader Interactions\n4.92 from 374 votes","attrs_markdown":"\n\n- [Skip to primary navigation](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#genesis-nav-primary)\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#genesis-content)\n- [Skip to primary sidebar](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#genesis-sidebar-primary)\n\n[Free Ebook\\!*Subscribe to updates & get a recipe book\\!*](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#popup-1)\n\n## Subscribe & Receive My Free Recipe Ebook\\!\nNotice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\nMain Menu\n\n[The Chunky Chef](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/)\n\nComforting Family Recipes\n\n[Display Search Bar]()\n\n- [All Recipes](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/recipe-index\/)\n- [Learn to Cook](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/learn-to-cook\/)\n- [Shop](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/books\/)\n  - [My eBooks](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/books\/)\n  - [Favorite Products](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/shop\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/about\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/contact-us\/)\n\n- Browse By:\n- [Course](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/recipes\/)\n  - [Appetizers](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/appetizer\/)\n  - [Breakfast](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/breakfast-2\/)\n  - [Main Dishes](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/)\n  - [Sides](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/side-dishes\/)\n  - [Drinks](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/drinks\/)\n  - [Desserts](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/dessert\/)\n  - [Salads](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/salad\/)\n  - [Soups](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/soup\/)\n  - [Sandwiches](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/sandwich\/)\n  - [Healthy-ish](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/healthy-recipes\/)\n- [Ingredient]()\n  - [Chicken](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/chicken\/)\n  - [Beef](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/beef\/)\n  - [Pork](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/pork\/)\n  - [Turkey](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/turkey\/)\n  - [Seafood](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/seafood\/)\n  - [Meatless](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/vegetarian\/)\n  - [Pasta](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/pasta\/)\n- [Cuisine](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/cuisines\/)\n  - [Asian](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/cuisines\/asian\/)\n  - [Italian](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/cuisines\/italian\/)\n  - [Mexican](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/cuisines\/mexican\/)\n  - [Hawaiian](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/cuisines\/hawaiian\/)\n  - [Middle Eastern](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/cuisines\/middle-eastern\/)\n  - [Comfort Food](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/comfort-food\/)\n- [Method]()\n  - [One Pot](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/one-pot-meals\/)\n  - [Crockpot](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/slow-cooker-crockpot\/)\n  - [Instant Pot](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/instant-pot\/)\n  - [Oven](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/oven\/)\n  - [Fried](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/fried\/)\n  - [Grilling\/BBQ](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/grilling\/)\n- ## Trending:\n  ### [Slow Cooker](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/slow-cooker-crockpot\/)\n  ### [Easy Dinners](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/easy-dinners\/)\n  ### [Desserts](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/dessert\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/) \/ [Main Dishes](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/) \/ [Chicken](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/chicken\/)\n\n# One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts\n4\\.92\n\n\/5\n\n30 minutes minutes\n\n[560 Comments](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#comments)\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#wprm-recipe-container-15103) [Print](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wprm_print\/one-pan-creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts) [Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fcreamy-garlic-chicken-breasts%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2FCreamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts.jpg&description=Tender+chicken+breasts+smothered+in+a+rich+garlic+cream+sauce%2C+all+made+in+the+same+pan%2C+and+ready+in+less+than+30+minutes%21+%23easyrecipe+%23weeknightdinner+%23dinnerrecipe+%23chicken+%23garlic+%23creamy+%23onepan+%23onepot+%23skilletmeal&is_video=false)\n\nBy: [The Chunky Chef](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/about\/)published: **05\/15\/2019**\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/privacy\/).\n\n![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknightdinner \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#garlic \\#creamy \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#skilletmeal](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/One-Pan-Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-220x275.jpg)\n\n![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknightdinner \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#garlic \\#creamy \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#skilletmeal](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-2-220x275.jpg)\n\n**The ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes or less! With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite\\!**\n\n*Need to get dinner on the table in a flash? Check out my **[Blender Caesar Salad Dressing](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/homemade-caesar-salad-dressing\/)**, [**Semi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread**](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/homemade-garlic-bread\/) and [**Roasted Broccoli**](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/crispy-cheesy-roasted-broccoli\/) to round out the meal – all are quick-cooking recipes\\!*\n\n![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknightdinner \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#garlic \\#creamy \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#skilletmeal](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='600'%20height='900'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\nChicken breasts have a bad reputation for being dry and bland. In this recipe, the chicken is moist and tender, and positively dripping with a velvety garlic sauce. Definitely not bland at all\\!\n\n## COOKING CHICKEN BREASTS\nFor this recipe, I like to either buy thinly sliced chicken, or slice regular chicken breasts in half from right to left, opening them like a book. [**This**](https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/2015\/07\/knife-skills-how-to-cut-chicken-breasts-into-cutlets.html) is a good photo tutorial, although I don’t usually pound the chicken.\n\nThe reason I do this, is two-fold.\n\n1. *You can turn 2 chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, so it’s very economical.*\n2. *Thinner chicken cooks quicker, making this truly a 30 minute meal.*\n\nDredging the chicken in a bit of flour helps give it a golden “crust”, and when you add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, the flour helps thicken up the sauce.\n\nLast but not least, DON’T clean out the pan between browning the chicken and making the sauce! All those browned bits of chicken are pure flavor GOLD\\!\n\n![Chicken breasts in pan with spoonful of garlic sauce on top](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='680'%20height='895'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20895'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n## MAKING THIS CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH OTHER PROTEINS\nThe beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make with other proteins as well\\!\n\nWe all get tired of chicken from time to time, so these are our favorite options:\n\n- Pork chops\n- Shrimp\n- Steaks\n- Salmon\n## ADDITIONAL FLAVOR ADD-INS\nI love versatile recipes, and this creamy garlic sauce is a great base to add other flavors to\\!\n\nSome of my favorites are:\n\n- Asiago cheese\n- Fresh or dried herbs\n- Sun-dried tomatoes\n- Sautéed mushrooms\n- Fresh spinach\n- Basil pesto\n- Mustard\n\n![Forkful of garlic chicken breasts](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='680'%20height='837'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20837'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\nWhile I think this meal is fabulous as is, you could serve it alongside some pasta for a truly stick-to-your-ribs dinner\\!\n\n## HOW TO MAKE A PAN SAUCE\nMaking a pan sauce is my favorite way to make a sauce because you don’t have to dirty another pan! Plus you get the added bonus of all the flavors of what was cooked in the pan before the sauce.\n\nAfter the chicken has been browned on both sides and removed to a plate, add in a drizzle more oil and saute the shallot and garlic.\n\nAdd in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to really scrape the bottom of the pan. This loosens up any browned bits and incorporates that flavor into the sauce.\n\nAdd in the cream and seasonings, stirring well. Add in the cheese and butter and your sauce is complete\\!\n\nThis pan sauce method can be used to make just about any pan sauce you want\\!\n\n## ![Creamy garlic chicken breasts in pan](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='680'%20height='1000'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%201000'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n## SHOP THE RECIPE\n- [**Cast Iron Skillet**](https:\/\/amzn.to\/30mpHPN) – I use this pan for just about everything in my kitchen and it’s perfect for getting that amazing sear on the chicken.\n- [**Sharp Knife**](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W5wTjW) – I have a fancy Wusthof knife that I love (but is super pricey), but this knife is super close second for me, and you can’t beat the price\\!\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='680'%20height='222'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20222'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/368802656987606927\/)\n\n#### BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OTHER READERS’ COMMENTS\\!\n#### AND DON’T FORGET, IF YOU’VE MADE THIS RECIPE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND PLEASE GIVE IT A STAR RATING\\!\n**Did you make this?** Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the\\_chunky\\_chef on Facebook and Instagram\\!\n\n![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknightdinner \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#garlic \\#creamy \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#skilletmeal](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n## One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts\n[4\\.92 from 374 votes](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#respond)\n\nAuthor: [The Chunky Chef](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/about\/)\n\nPrep Time: 10 minutes minutes\n\nCook Time: 20 minutes minutes\n\nTotal Time: 30 minutes minutes\n\nCalories: 780\n\nServings: 4 servings\n\n(hover over \\# to adjust)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wprm_print\/one-pan-creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts)  [Rate](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#commentform)  [Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fcreamy-garlic-chicken-breasts%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2FCreamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts.jpg&description=Tender+chicken+breasts+smothered+in+a+rich+garlic+cream+sauce%2C+all+made+in+the+same+pan%2C+and+ready+in+less+than+30+minutes%21+%23easyrecipe+%23weeknightdinner+%23dinnerrecipe+%23chicken+%23garlic+%23creamy+%23onepan+%23onepot+%23skilletmeal&is_video=false)\n\nTender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes\\!\n\n### Ingredients\n- ▢\n  4 chicken breast halves\n- ▢\n  1\/2 tsp kosher salt\n- ▢\n  1\/2 tsp black pepper\n- ▢\n  1\/4 tsp paprika\n- ▢\n  1\/4 cup all purpose flour (for dredging)\n- ▢\n  2 Tbsp olive oil\n- ▢\n  1 Tbsp butter\n- ▢\n  2 shallots, finely minced (or 1 small yellow onion)\n- ▢\n  2 Tbsp finely minced garlic\n- ▢\n  1 1\/3 cups chicken broth or stock\n- ▢\n  1 - 1 1\/3 cups heavy cream\n- ▢\n  1\/4 tsp black pepper\n- ▢\n  1\/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning\n- ▢\n  1\/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)\n\n### Instructions\n- Add flour to a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1\/2 tsp salt, 1\/2 tsp pepper, and 1\/4 tsp paprika. Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour.\n- Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches.\n- Cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.\n- Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so.\n- Carefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine.\n- Cook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in 1\/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce.\n\n**Want to save this recipe for later?** Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your own recipe box\\!\n\n### Chef Tips\nIf sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce. Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely.\n### Video\n### Nutrition Disclaimer\nThe Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.\n\nDid You Make This?Tag [@the\\_chunky\\_chef](http:\/\/instagram.com\/the_chunky_chef) on Instagram and hashtag it [\\#thechunkychef](http:\/\/instagram.com\/explore\/thechunkychef) so I can see what you made\\!\n\n[Tag on Insta\\!](http:\/\/instagram.com\/the_chunky_chef)  [Leave a Rating](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#commentform)\n\n[Save for Later](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/)\n\n[Saved\\!](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='680'%20height='173'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20173'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknightdinner \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#garlic \\#creamy \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#skilletmeal](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='800'%20height='1200'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%201200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### You May Also Like...\n- [![One Pan Roasted Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic \\| Chicken thighs are roasted with garlic, herbs, white wine, potatoes and carrots for an incredibly flavorful one pan meal! \\| The Chunky Chef \\| \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#roasted \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#easyrecipe](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='450'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20450'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/one-pan-roasted-chicken-40-cloves-of-garlic\/)\n  [One Pan Roasted Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/one-pan-roasted-chicken-40-cloves-of-garlic\/)\n- [![If you're looking for a recipe to switch up your chicken routine, try this pan seared chicken with a creamy mustard sauce! Simple. Easy. Flavorful\\!](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/pan-seared-chicken-with-a-creamy-mustard-sauce\/)\n  [Pan Seared Chicken with a Creamy Mustard Sauce](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/pan-seared-chicken-with-a-creamy-mustard-sauce\/)\n- [![One Pan Apple Glazed Chicken Thighs \\| Crispy, yet juicy chicken thighs, cooked in a sweet apple and herb sauce, in one pan, and ready in just 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! \\| https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com \\| \\#chickendinner \\#weeknightmeal \\#quickmeal \\#30minutemeal \\#apples \\#onepan \\#onepot](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='450'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20450'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/one-pan-apple-glazed-chicken-thighs\/)\n  [One Pan Apple Glazed Chicken Thighs](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/one-pan-apple-glazed-chicken-thighs\/)\n- [![Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken \\| Juicy caprese chicken, marinated in a garlic balsamic marinade, is baked to perfection with burst cherry tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh basil! \\| http:\/\/thechunkychef.com](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='500'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/garlic-balsamic-caprese-chicken\/)\n  [Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/garlic-balsamic-caprese-chicken\/)\n\n[Previous Post](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/no-bake-chocolate-pie\/)\n\n[Next Post](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/oven-roasted-corn-on-the-cob\/)\n\n#### Meet The Chunky Chef\nHey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’\\!\n\n[Learn More](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/about\/)\n## Reader Interactions\n4\\.92 from 374 votes\n\n### Leave a Comment [Cancel reply](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#respond)\n1. MT says\n   \n   [Posted on 3\/15 at 8:52 pm](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/comment-page-24\/#comment-322078)\n   \n   Just made this for dinner. Didn’t have heavy cream or Parmesan, so I used half and half and mozzarella. I did end up adding 2tsp of flour to help thicken the sauce. Added fresh parsley on top. We had it with rice and sweet peas. Everyone likes it, so it is going into the rotation. Thanks for a great recipe.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#comment-322078)\n\n[Older Comments](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/comment-page-23\/#comments)\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n![](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sidebar-440x259.jpg)\n\n### welcome\\!\nHey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’\\!\n\n[**New\\!** Save Recipes To Your Own Account\\!](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#slick-search-favorites)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#popup-2)\n\n### [Free eBook\\!](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#popup-2)\nSubscribe & receive my most popular recipes compiled into an easy ebook format\\!\n\n[download now\\!](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#popup-2)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n## Subscribe & Receive My Free Recipe Ebook\\!\nNotice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n### Game Day Recipes\\!\n[![These crowd-pleasing tender meatballs are smothered in a super flavorful honey garlic bbq sauce. Perfect for parties, this crockpot meatball recipe couldn't be more simple to make! \\#meatballs \\#crockpot \\#slowcooker \\#honeygarlic \\#bbq \\#appetizer \\#party \\#honey \\#garlic \\#easyrecipe](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/honey-garlic-crockpot-meatballs\/)\n\n### [Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/honey-garlic-crockpot-meatballs\/)\n2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes\n\n[![Smooth and silky queso dip, made using NO velveeta! Packed with flavor, yet so easy to make, and party ready in just 20 minutes! \\#queso \\#dip \\#cheese \\#mexican \\#appetizer \\#party \\#cincodemayo \\#easyrecipe](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/queso-dip-recipe\/)\n\n### [Queso Dip Recipe](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/queso-dip-recipe\/)\n20 minutes minutes\n\n[![Creamy, cheesy, and oh so addicting, this bacon cheeseburger dip is just like your favorite gooey cheeseburger... but in a party-ready dip form! \\#bacon \\#gameday \\#cheesy \\#cheeseburger \\#party \\#appetizer \\#dip \\#easyrecipe](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-skillet-cheeseburger-dip\/)\n\n### [Creamy Bacon Cheeseburger Dip](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-skillet-cheeseburger-dip\/)\n32 minutes minutes\n\n[![Insanely tasty chicken wing recipe, dry rubbed, then hickory smoked to perfection. And don't forget the homemade bourbon bbq sauce! \\#chickenwings \\#wingrecipe \\#smoked \\#smoker \\#smokedchickenwings \\#bourbon \\#bbq \\#crispy](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/bourbon-bbq-smoked-chicken-wings\/)\n\n### [Bourbon BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/bourbon-bbq-smoked-chicken-wings\/)\n3 hours hours\n\n[![This easy game day appetizer combines classic buffalo wing flavors with cool creaminess in an easy dip made in the crockpot. Perfect for any party, serve it up with chips or celery sticks and watch everyone go back for seconds\\!](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe\/)\n\n### [Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crockpot Recipe)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe\/)\n2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes\n\n[![Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels \\| These pinwheels are filled with a creamy chicken taco filling, which is easily customizable, and rolled up to make a perfect appetizer or party food! \\| http:\/\/thechunkychef.com](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/chicken-taco-mexican-pinwheels\/)\n\n### [Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/chicken-taco-mexican-pinwheels\/)\n15 minutes minutes\n\n[More Holiday Recipes \\>](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/holidays-and-events\/thanksgiving\/)\n\n### Who doesn’t love free stuff?\n**Who doesn't love free stuff?** Get an ad-free ebook of my most popular recipes, plus be the FIRST to know about new things coming to the site\\!\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1'%20height='1'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n### Looking for something?\n### As Seen On…\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1524'%20height='150'%20viewBox='0%200%201524%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n### Stay Connected\nsubscribe to get new posts via email:\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1'%20height='1'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\nQuick & Easy\n\n## Dinner Favorites\n\n[![Hearty and positively soul-warming, this beef barley soup simmers all day in the slow cooker, which makes for an incredibly rich soup recipe! \\#beefbarley \\#soup \\#slowcooker \\#crockpot \\#comfortfood \\#barley \\#beefsoup \\#easyrecipe \\#dinner](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/slow-cooker-beef-barley-soup-recipe\/)\n\nM\n\n### [Crockpot Beef Barley Soup](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/slow-cooker-beef-barley-soup-recipe\/)\n\n[![white bowl of chicken and dumplings](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings\/)\n\nT\n\n### [Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings\/)\n\n[![HONEY GARLIC SALMON - Succulent and tender salmon filets cooked in a mouthwatering simple honey garlic sauce, then broiled until sticky and caramelized. Made with simple ingredients, in one pan, and in just 20 minutes! \\#salmon \\#honeygarlic \\#onepan \\#easyrecipe \\#dinner \\#seafood \\#fish](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/honey-garlic-glazed-salmon\/)\n\nW\n\n### [Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/honey-garlic-glazed-salmon\/)\n\n[![Light and filling, this Italian Wedding Soup is perfectly delicious comfort food, all year round. Made in one pan, and ready in 30 minutes, this recipe is great for a weeknight meal! \\#soup \\#souprecipe \\#Italianweddingsoup \\#onepot \\#30minutemeal \\#weeknight \\#dinner \\#easyrecipe \\#homemaderecipe](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/)\n\nR\n\n### [Italian Wedding Soup](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/)\n\n[![This Honey Garlic Chicken is one incredible weeknight dinner idea. Juicy chicken coated and cooked with a glorious sauce made with soy, hoisin, garlic, honey and more! Toss it all in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you! \\#dinner \\#chicken \\#asian \\#honey \\#garlic \\#honeygarlic \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknight \\#slowcooker \\#crockpot](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/honey-garlic-chicken\/)\n\nF\n\n### [Honey Garlic Chicken](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/honey-garlic-chicken\/)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/swedish-meatballs\/)\n\nS\n\n### [Swedish Meatballs](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/swedish-meatballs\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\nfree e-book\\!\n\n## Download MY Free Recipe eBook\\!\nSubscribe & receive my most popular recipes compiled into an easy ebook format\\!\n\n[get my copy\\!](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/#popup-3)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n## **Subscribe & Receive My Free Recipe Ebook\\!**\nNotice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n## As Featured On:\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='230'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20230%2060'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='339'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20339%2060'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='214'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20214%2060'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='545'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20545%2060'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='293'%20height='44'%20viewBox='0%200%20293%2044'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='376'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20376%2060'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n[Back to Top](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/)\n\n## Recipes\n### [Dinners](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/easy-dinners\/)\n### [Appetizers](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/appetizer\/)\n### [Desserts](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/dessert\/)\n### [Slow Cooker](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/slow-cooker-crockpot\/)\n\n## Learn to Cook\n### [Start Here](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/learn-to-cook\/)\n### [Tips & Tricks](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/cooking-tips\/)\n### [e-Cookbook](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/books\/)\n### [Easy Recipes](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/main-dishes\/easy-dinners\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/about\/)\n- [Work With Me](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/collaboration\/)\n- [Privacy](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/privacy\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/contact-us\/)\n\n© 2026 The Chunky Chef\n\nSite Credits  Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled\n\n[Back to Top](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts\/)\n\n## Recipe Ratings without Comment\nSomething went wrong. Please try again.","attrs_readable_markdown":"**The ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes or less! With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite\\!**\n\n*Need to get dinner on the table in a flash? Check out my **[Blender Caesar Salad Dressing](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/homemade-caesar-salad-dressing\/)**, [**Semi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread**](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/homemade-garlic-bread\/) and [**Roasted Broccoli**](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/crispy-cheesy-roasted-broccoli\/) to round out the meal – all are quick-cooking recipes\\!*\n\n![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknightdinner \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#garlic \\#creamy \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#skilletmeal](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-1.jpg)\n\nChicken breasts have a bad reputation for being dry and bland. In this recipe, the chicken is moist and tender, and positively dripping with a velvety garlic sauce. Definitely not bland at all\\!\n\n## COOKING CHICKEN BREASTS\nFor this recipe, I like to either buy thinly sliced chicken, or slice regular chicken breasts in half from right to left, opening them like a book. [**This**](https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/2015\/07\/knife-skills-how-to-cut-chicken-breasts-into-cutlets.html) is a good photo tutorial, although I don’t usually pound the chicken.\n\nThe reason I do this, is two-fold.\n\n1. *You can turn 2 chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, so it’s very economical.*\n2. *Thinner chicken cooks quicker, making this truly a 30 minute meal.*\n\nDredging the chicken in a bit of flour helps give it a golden “crust”, and when you add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, the flour helps thicken up the sauce.\n\nLast but not least, DON’T clean out the pan between browning the chicken and making the sauce! All those browned bits of chicken are pure flavor GOLD\\!\n\n![Chicken breasts in pan with spoonful of garlic sauce on top](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-spoon-680x895.jpg)\n\n## MAKING THIS CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH OTHER PROTEINS\nThe beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make with other proteins as well\\!\n\nWe all get tired of chicken from time to time, so these are our favorite options:\n\n- Pork chops\n- Shrimp\n- Steaks\n- Salmon\n## ADDITIONAL FLAVOR ADD-INS\nI love versatile recipes, and this creamy garlic sauce is a great base to add other flavors to\\!\n\nSome of my favorites are:\n\n- Asiago cheese\n- Fresh or dried herbs\n- Sun-dried tomatoes\n- Sautéed mushrooms\n- Fresh spinach\n- Basil pesto\n- Mustard\n\n![Forkful of garlic chicken breasts](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-fork-680x837.jpg)\n\nWhile I think this meal is fabulous as is, you could serve it alongside some pasta for a truly stick-to-your-ribs dinner\\!\n\n## HOW TO MAKE A PAN SAUCE\nMaking a pan sauce is my favorite way to make a sauce because you don’t have to dirty another pan! Plus you get the added bonus of all the flavors of what was cooked in the pan before the sauce.\n\nAfter the chicken has been browned on both sides and removed to a plate, add in a drizzle more oil and saute the shallot and garlic.\n\nAdd in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to really scrape the bottom of the pan. This loosens up any browned bits and incorporates that flavor into the sauce.\n\nAdd in the cream and seasonings, stirring well. Add in the cheese and butter and your sauce is complete\\!\n\nThis pan sauce method can be used to make just about any pan sauce you want\\!\n\n## ![Creamy garlic chicken breasts in pan](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-in-pan-680x1000.jpg)\n## SHOP THE RECIPE\n- [**Cast Iron Skillet**](https:\/\/amzn.to\/30mpHPN) – I use this pan for just about everything in my kitchen and it’s perfect for getting that amazing sear on the chicken.\n- [**Sharp Knife**](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W5wTjW) – I have a fancy Wusthof knife that I love (but is super pricey), but this knife is super close second for me, and you can’t beat the price\\!\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Untitled-11-680x222.png)](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/368802656987606927\/)\n\n#### BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OTHER READERS’ COMMENTS\\!\n#### AND DON’T FORGET, IF YOU’VE MADE THIS RECIPE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND PLEASE GIVE IT A STAR RATING\\!\n**Did you make this?** Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the\\_chunky\\_chef on Facebook and Instagram\\!\n\nServings: 4 servings\n\n(hover over \\# to adjust)\n\nTender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes\\!\n\n- ▢\n  4 chicken breast halves\n- ▢\n  1\/2 tsp kosher salt\n- ▢\n  1\/2 tsp black pepper\n- ▢\n  1\/4 tsp paprika\n- ▢\n  1\/4 cup all purpose flour (for dredging)\n- ▢\n  2 Tbsp olive oil\n- ▢\n  1 Tbsp butter\n- ▢\n  2 shallots, finely minced (or 1 small yellow onion)\n- ▢\n  2 Tbsp finely minced garlic\n- ▢\n  1 1\/3 cups chicken broth or stock\n- ▢\n  1 - 1 1\/3 cups heavy cream\n- ▢\n  1\/4 tsp black pepper\n- ▢\n  1\/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning\n- ▢\n  1\/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)\n\n- Add flour to a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1\/2 tsp salt, 1\/2 tsp pepper, and 1\/4 tsp paprika. Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour.\n- Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches.\n- Cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.\n- Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so.\n- Carefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine.\n- Cook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in 1\/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce.\n\n**Want to save this recipe for later?** Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your own recipe box\\!\n\nIf sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce. Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely.\n\nThe Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Instagram-end-of-post-680x173.png)\n\n![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \\#easyrecipe \\#weeknightdinner \\#dinnerrecipe \\#chicken \\#garlic \\#creamy \\#onepan \\#onepot \\#skilletmeal](https:\/\/www.thechunkychef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-2.jpg)\n\n#### Meet The Chunky Chef\nHey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’\\!\n\n[Learn More](http:\/\/thechunkychef.com\/about\/)\n## Reader Interactions\n4\\.92 from 374 votes","meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

Query:

Response:

4. Spam/Ban Check

Query:

Response:

5. Seen Status Check

ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled

📄

INDEXABLE

✅

CRAWLED

14 hours ago

🤖

ROBOTS ALLOWED

Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	0 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property	Value
URL	https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/
Last Crawled	2026-04-09 11:28:38 (14 hours ago)
First Indexed	2019-05-16 04:08:09 (6 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts (Quick & Easy!) - The Chunky Chef
Meta Description	Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	The ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes or less! With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite! Need to get dinner on the table in a flash? Check out my Blender Caesar Salad Dressing , Semi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread and Roasted Broccoli to round out the meal – all are quick-cooking recipes! Chicken breasts have a bad reputation for being dry and bland. In this recipe, the chicken is moist and tender, and positively dripping with a velvety garlic sauce. Definitely not bland at all! COOKING CHICKEN BREASTS For this recipe, I like to either buy thinly sliced chicken, or slice regular chicken breasts in half from right to left, opening them like a book. This is a good photo tutorial, although I don’t usually pound the chicken. The reason I do this, is two-fold. You can turn 2 chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, so it’s very economical. Thinner chicken cooks quicker, making this truly a 30 minute meal. Dredging the chicken in a bit of flour helps give it a golden “crust”, and when you add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, the flour helps thicken up the sauce. Last but not least, DON’T clean out the pan between browning the chicken and making the sauce! All those browned bits of chicken are pure flavor GOLD! MAKING THIS CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH OTHER PROTEINS The beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make with other proteins as well! We all get tired of chicken from time to time, so these are our favorite options: Pork chops Shrimp Steaks Salmon ADDITIONAL FLAVOR ADD-INS I love versatile recipes, and this creamy garlic sauce is a great base to add other flavors to! Some of my favorites are: Asiago cheese Fresh or dried herbs Sun-dried tomatoes Sautéed mushrooms Fresh spinach Basil pesto Mustard While I think this meal is fabulous as is, you could serve it alongside some pasta for a truly stick-to-your-ribs dinner! HOW TO MAKE A PAN SAUCE Making a pan sauce is my favorite way to make a sauce because you don’t have to dirty another pan! Plus you get the added bonus of all the flavors of what was cooked in the pan before the sauce. After the chicken has been browned on both sides and removed to a plate, add in a drizzle more oil and saute the shallot and garlic. Add in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to really scrape the bottom of the pan. This loosens up any browned bits and incorporates that flavor into the sauce. Add in the cream and seasonings, stirring well. Add in the cheese and butter and your sauce is complete! This pan sauce method can be used to make just about any pan sauce you want! SHOP THE RECIPE Cast Iron Skillet – I use this pan for just about everything in my kitchen and it’s perfect for getting that amazing sear on the chicken. Sharp Knife – I have a fancy Wusthof knife that I love (but is super pricey), but this knife is super close second for me, and you can’t beat the price! BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OTHER READERS’ COMMENTS! AND DON’T FORGET, IF YOU’VE MADE THIS RECIPE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND PLEASE GIVE IT A STAR RATING! Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram! Servings: 4 servings (hover over # to adjust) Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! ▢ 4 chicken breast halves ▢ 1/2 tsp kosher salt ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper ▢ 1/4 tsp paprika ▢ 1/4 cup all purpose flour (for dredging) ▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil ▢ 1 Tbsp butter ▢ 2 shallots, finely minced (or 1 small yellow onion) ▢ 2 Tbsp finely minced garlic ▢ 1 1/3 cups chicken broth or stock ▢ 1 - 1 1/3 cups heavy cream ▢ 1/4 tsp black pepper ▢ 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning ▢ 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best) Add flour to a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour. Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches. Cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so. Carefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine. Cook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in 1/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce. Want to save this recipe for later? Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your own recipe box! If sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce. Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely. The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used. Meet The Chunky Chef Hey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’! Learn More Reader Interactions 4.92 from 374 votes
Markdown	- [Skip to primary navigation](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#genesis-nav-primary) - [Skip to main content](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#genesis-content) - [Skip to primary sidebar](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#genesis-sidebar-primary) [Free Ebook\!Subscribe to updates & get a recipe book\!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#popup-1) ## Subscribe & Receive My Free Recipe Ebook\! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Main Menu [The Chunky Chef](https://www.thechunkychef.com/) Comforting Family Recipes [Display Search Bar]() - [All Recipes](https://www.thechunkychef.com/recipe-index/) - [Learn to Cook](https://www.thechunkychef.com/learn-to-cook/) - [Shop](http://thechunkychef.com/books/) - [My eBooks](http://thechunkychef.com/books/) - [Favorite Products](http://thechunkychef.com/shop/) - [About](https://www.thechunkychef.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.thechunkychef.com/contact-us/) - Browse By: - [Course](https://www.thechunkychef.com/recipes/) - [Appetizers](https://www.thechunkychef.com/appetizer/) - [Breakfast](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/breakfast-2/) - [Main Dishes](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/) - [Sides](https://www.thechunkychef.com/side-dishes/) - [Drinks](https://www.thechunkychef.com/drinks/) - [Desserts](https://www.thechunkychef.com/dessert/) - [Salads](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/salad/) - [Soups](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/soup/) - [Sandwiches](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/sandwich/) - [Healthy-ish](https://www.thechunkychef.com/healthy-recipes/) - [Ingredient]() - [Chicken](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/chicken/) - [Beef](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/beef/) - [Pork](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/pork/) - [Turkey](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/turkey/) - [Seafood](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/seafood/) - [Meatless](https://www.thechunkychef.com/vegetarian/) - [Pasta](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/pasta/) - [Cuisine](https://www.thechunkychef.com/cuisines/) - [Asian](https://www.thechunkychef.com/cuisines/asian/) - [Italian](https://www.thechunkychef.com/cuisines/italian/) - [Mexican](https://www.thechunkychef.com/cuisines/mexican/) - [Hawaiian](https://www.thechunkychef.com/cuisines/hawaiian/) - [Middle Eastern](https://www.thechunkychef.com/cuisines/middle-eastern/) - [Comfort Food](https://www.thechunkychef.com/comfort-food/) - [Method]() - [One Pot](https://www.thechunkychef.com/one-pot-meals/) - [Crockpot](https://www.thechunkychef.com/slow-cooker-crockpot/) - [Instant Pot](https://www.thechunkychef.com/instant-pot/) - [Oven](https://www.thechunkychef.com/oven/) - [Fried](https://www.thechunkychef.com/fried/) - [Grilling/BBQ](https://www.thechunkychef.com/grilling/) - ## Trending: ### [Slow Cooker](https://www.thechunkychef.com/slow-cooker-crockpot/) ### [Easy Dinners](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/easy-dinners/) ### [Desserts](https://www.thechunkychef.com/dessert/) [Home](https://www.thechunkychef.com/) / [Main Dishes](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/) / [Chicken](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/chicken/) # One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts 4\.92 /5 30 minutes minutes [560 Comments](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#comments) [Jump to Recipe](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#wprm-recipe-container-15103) [Print](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wprm_print/one-pan-creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fcreamy-garlic-chicken-breasts%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2FCreamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts.jpg&description=Tender+chicken+breasts+smothered+in+a+rich+garlic+cream+sauce%2C+all+made+in+the+same+pan%2C+and+ready+in+less+than+30+minutes%21+%23easyrecipe+%23weeknightdinner+%23dinnerrecipe+%23chicken+%23garlic+%23creamy+%23onepan+%23onepot+%23skilletmeal&is_video=false) By: [The Chunky Chef](http://thechunkychef.com/about/)published: 05/15/2019 This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](http://thechunkychef.com/privacy/). ![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \#easyrecipe \#weeknightdinner \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#garlic \#creamy \#onepan \#onepot \#skilletmeal](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/One-Pan-Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-220x275.jpg) ![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \#easyrecipe \#weeknightdinner \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#garlic \#creamy \#onepan \#onepot \#skilletmeal](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-2-220x275.jpg) The ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes or less! With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite\! Need to get dinner on the table in a flash? Check out my [Blender Caesar Salad Dressing](https://www.thechunkychef.com/homemade-caesar-salad-dressing/), [Semi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread](https://www.thechunkychef.com/homemade-garlic-bread/) and [Roasted Broccoli](https://www.thechunkychef.com/crispy-cheesy-roasted-broccoli/) to round out the meal – all are quick-cooking recipes\! ![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \#easyrecipe \#weeknightdinner \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#garlic \#creamy \#onepan \#onepot \#skilletmeal](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='600'%20height='900'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C/svg%3E) Chicken breasts have a bad reputation for being dry and bland. In this recipe, the chicken is moist and tender, and positively dripping with a velvety garlic sauce. Definitely not bland at all\! ## COOKING CHICKEN BREASTS For this recipe, I like to either buy thinly sliced chicken, or slice regular chicken breasts in half from right to left, opening them like a book. [This](https://www.seriouseats.com/2015/07/knife-skills-how-to-cut-chicken-breasts-into-cutlets.html) is a good photo tutorial, although I don’t usually pound the chicken. The reason I do this, is two-fold. 1. You can turn 2 chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, so it’s very economical. 2. Thinner chicken cooks quicker, making this truly a 30 minute meal. Dredging the chicken in a bit of flour helps give it a golden “crust”, and when you add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, the flour helps thicken up the sauce. Last but not least, DON’T clean out the pan between browning the chicken and making the sauce! All those browned bits of chicken are pure flavor GOLD\! ![Chicken breasts in pan with spoonful of garlic sauce on top](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='680'%20height='895'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20895'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ## MAKING THIS CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH OTHER PROTEINS The beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make with other proteins as well\! We all get tired of chicken from time to time, so these are our favorite options: - Pork chops - Shrimp - Steaks - Salmon ## ADDITIONAL FLAVOR ADD-INS I love versatile recipes, and this creamy garlic sauce is a great base to add other flavors to\! Some of my favorites are: - Asiago cheese - Fresh or dried herbs - Sun-dried tomatoes - Sautéed mushrooms - Fresh spinach - Basil pesto - Mustard ![Forkful of garlic chicken breasts](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='680'%20height='837'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20837'%3E%3C/svg%3E) While I think this meal is fabulous as is, you could serve it alongside some pasta for a truly stick-to-your-ribs dinner\! ## HOW TO MAKE A PAN SAUCE Making a pan sauce is my favorite way to make a sauce because you don’t have to dirty another pan! Plus you get the added bonus of all the flavors of what was cooked in the pan before the sauce. After the chicken has been browned on both sides and removed to a plate, add in a drizzle more oil and saute the shallot and garlic. Add in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to really scrape the bottom of the pan. This loosens up any browned bits and incorporates that flavor into the sauce. Add in the cream and seasonings, stirring well. Add in the cheese and butter and your sauce is complete\! This pan sauce method can be used to make just about any pan sauce you want\! ## ![Creamy garlic chicken breasts in pan](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='680'%20height='1000'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%201000'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ## SHOP THE RECIPE - [Cast Iron Skillet](https://amzn.to/30mpHPN) – I use this pan for just about everything in my kitchen and it’s perfect for getting that amazing sear on the chicken. - [Sharp Knife](https://amzn.to/2W5wTjW) – I have a fancy Wusthof knife that I love (but is super pricey), but this knife is super close second for me, and you can’t beat the price\! [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='680'%20height='222'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20222'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/368802656987606927/) #### BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OTHER READERS’ COMMENTS\! #### AND DON’T FORGET, IF YOU’VE MADE THIS RECIPE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND PLEASE GIVE IT A STAR RATING\! Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the\_chunky\_chef on Facebook and Instagram\! ![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \#easyrecipe \#weeknightdinner \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#garlic \#creamy \#onepan \#onepot \#skilletmeal](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ## One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts [4\.92 from 374 votes](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#respond) Author: [The Chunky Chef](https://www.thechunkychef.com/about/) Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes Total Time: 30 minutes minutes Calories: 780 Servings: 4 servings (hover over \# to adjust) [Print](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wprm_print/one-pan-creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts) [Rate](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#commentform) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fcreamy-garlic-chicken-breasts%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thechunkychef.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2FCreamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts.jpg&description=Tender+chicken+breasts+smothered+in+a+rich+garlic+cream+sauce%2C+all+made+in+the+same+pan%2C+and+ready+in+less+than+30+minutes%21+%23easyrecipe+%23weeknightdinner+%23dinnerrecipe+%23chicken+%23garlic+%23creamy+%23onepan+%23onepot+%23skilletmeal&is_video=false) Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes\! ### Ingredients - ▢ 4 chicken breast halves - ▢ 1/2 tsp kosher salt - ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper - ▢ 1/4 tsp paprika - ▢ 1/4 cup all purpose flour (for dredging) - ▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil - ▢ 1 Tbsp butter - ▢ 2 shallots, finely minced (or 1 small yellow onion) - ▢ 2 Tbsp finely minced garlic - ▢ 1 1/3 cups chicken broth or stock - ▢ 1 - 1 1/3 cups heavy cream - ▢ 1/4 tsp black pepper - ▢ 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning - ▢ 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best) ### Instructions - Add flour to a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour. - Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches. - Cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. - Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so. - Carefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine. - Cook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in 1/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce. Want to save this recipe for later? Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your own recipe box\! ### Chef Tips If sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce. Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely. ### Video ### Nutrition Disclaimer The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used. Did You Make This?Tag [@the\_chunky\_chef](http://instagram.com/the_chunky_chef) on Instagram and hashtag it [\#thechunkychef](http://instagram.com/explore/thechunkychef) so I can see what you made\! [Tag on Insta\!](http://instagram.com/the_chunky_chef) [Leave a Rating](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#commentform) [Save for Later](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/) [Saved\!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='680'%20height='173'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20173'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \#easyrecipe \#weeknightdinner \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#garlic \#creamy \#onepan \#onepot \#skilletmeal](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='800'%20height='1200'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%201200'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ### You May Also Like... - [![One Pan Roasted Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic \\| Chicken thighs are roasted with garlic, herbs, white wine, potatoes and carrots for an incredibly flavorful one pan meal! \\| The Chunky Chef \\| \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#roasted \#onepan \#onepot \#easyrecipe](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='450'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20450'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/one-pan-roasted-chicken-40-cloves-of-garlic/) [One Pan Roasted Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic](https://www.thechunkychef.com/one-pan-roasted-chicken-40-cloves-of-garlic/) - [![If you're looking for a recipe to switch up your chicken routine, try this pan seared chicken with a creamy mustard sauce! Simple. Easy. Flavorful\!](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/pan-seared-chicken-with-a-creamy-mustard-sauce/) [Pan Seared Chicken with a Creamy Mustard Sauce](https://www.thechunkychef.com/pan-seared-chicken-with-a-creamy-mustard-sauce/) - [![One Pan Apple Glazed Chicken Thighs \\| Crispy, yet juicy chicken thighs, cooked in a sweet apple and herb sauce, in one pan, and ready in just 30 minutes! It's the perfect weeknight meal! \\| https://www.thechunkychef.com \\| \#chickendinner \#weeknightmeal \#quickmeal \#30minutemeal \#apples \#onepan \#onepot](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='450'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20450'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/one-pan-apple-glazed-chicken-thighs/) [One Pan Apple Glazed Chicken Thighs](https://www.thechunkychef.com/one-pan-apple-glazed-chicken-thighs/) - [![Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken \\| Juicy caprese chicken, marinated in a garlic balsamic marinade, is baked to perfection with burst cherry tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh basil! \\| http://thechunkychef.com](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='500'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20500'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/garlic-balsamic-caprese-chicken/) [Garlic Balsamic Caprese Chicken](https://www.thechunkychef.com/garlic-balsamic-caprese-chicken/) [Previous Post](https://www.thechunkychef.com/no-bake-chocolate-pie/) [Next Post](https://www.thechunkychef.com/oven-roasted-corn-on-the-cob/) #### Meet The Chunky Chef Hey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’\! [Learn More](http://thechunkychef.com/about/) ## Reader Interactions 4\.92 from 374 votes ### Leave a Comment [Cancel reply](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#respond) 1. MT says [Posted on 3/15 at 8:52 pm](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/comment-page-24/#comment-322078) Just made this for dinner. Didn’t have heavy cream or Parmesan, so I used half and half and mozzarella. I did end up adding 2tsp of flour to help thicken the sauce. Added fresh parsley on top. We had it with rice and sweet peas. Everyone likes it, so it is going into the rotation. Thanks for a great recipe. [Reply](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#comment-322078) [Older Comments](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/comment-page-23/#comments) ## Primary Sidebar ![](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sidebar-440x259.jpg) ### welcome\! Hey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’\! [New\! Save Recipes To Your Own Account\!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#slick-search-favorites) [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#popup-2) ### [Free eBook\!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#popup-2) Subscribe & receive my most popular recipes compiled into an easy ebook format\! [download now\!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#popup-2) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ## Subscribe & Receive My Free Recipe Ebook\! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. ### Game Day Recipes\! [![These crowd-pleasing tender meatballs are smothered in a super flavorful honey garlic bbq sauce. Perfect for parties, this crockpot meatball recipe couldn't be more simple to make! \#meatballs \#crockpot \#slowcooker \#honeygarlic \#bbq \#appetizer \#party \#honey \#garlic \#easyrecipe](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/honey-garlic-crockpot-meatballs/) ### [Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs](https://www.thechunkychef.com/honey-garlic-crockpot-meatballs/) 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes [![Smooth and silky queso dip, made using NO velveeta! Packed with flavor, yet so easy to make, and party ready in just 20 minutes! \#queso \#dip \#cheese \#mexican \#appetizer \#party \#cincodemayo \#easyrecipe](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/queso-dip-recipe/) ### [Queso Dip Recipe](https://www.thechunkychef.com/queso-dip-recipe/) 20 minutes minutes [![Creamy, cheesy, and oh so addicting, this bacon cheeseburger dip is just like your favorite gooey cheeseburger... but in a party-ready dip form! \#bacon \#gameday \#cheesy \#cheeseburger \#party \#appetizer \#dip \#easyrecipe](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-skillet-cheeseburger-dip/) ### [Creamy Bacon Cheeseburger Dip](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-skillet-cheeseburger-dip/) 32 minutes minutes [![Insanely tasty chicken wing recipe, dry rubbed, then hickory smoked to perfection. And don't forget the homemade bourbon bbq sauce! \#chickenwings \#wingrecipe \#smoked \#smoker \#smokedchickenwings \#bourbon \#bbq \#crispy](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/bourbon-bbq-smoked-chicken-wings/) ### [Bourbon BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings](https://www.thechunkychef.com/bourbon-bbq-smoked-chicken-wings/) 3 hours hours [![This easy game day appetizer combines classic buffalo wing flavors with cool creaminess in an easy dip made in the crockpot. Perfect for any party, serve it up with chips or celery sticks and watch everyone go back for seconds\!](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe/) ### [Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crockpot Recipe)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe/) 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes [![Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels \\| These pinwheels are filled with a creamy chicken taco filling, which is easily customizable, and rolled up to make a perfect appetizer or party food! \\| http://thechunkychef.com](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='440'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20440'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.thechunkychef.com/chicken-taco-mexican-pinwheels/) ### [Chicken Taco Mexican Pinwheels](https://www.thechunkychef.com/chicken-taco-mexican-pinwheels/) 15 minutes minutes [More Holiday Recipes \>](https://www.thechunkychef.com/holidays-and-events/thanksgiving/) ### Who doesn’t love free stuff? Who doesn't love free stuff? Get an ad-free ebook of my most popular recipes, plus be the FIRST to know about new things coming to the site\! ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='1'%20height='1'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ### Looking for something? ### As Seen On… ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='1524'%20height='150'%20viewBox='0%200%201524%20150'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ### Stay Connected subscribe to get new posts via email: ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='1'%20height='1'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C/svg%3E) Quick & Easy ## Dinner Favorites [![Hearty and positively soul-warming, this beef barley soup simmers all day in the slow cooker, which makes for an incredibly rich soup recipe! \#beefbarley \#soup \#slowcooker \#crockpot \#comfortfood \#barley \#beefsoup \#easyrecipe \#dinner](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](http://thechunkychef.com/slow-cooker-beef-barley-soup-recipe/) M ### [Crockpot Beef Barley Soup](http://thechunkychef.com/slow-cooker-beef-barley-soup-recipe/) [![white bowl of chicken and dumplings](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](http://thechunkychef.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/) T ### [Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings](http://thechunkychef.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/) [![HONEY GARLIC SALMON - Succulent and tender salmon filets cooked in a mouthwatering simple honey garlic sauce, then broiled until sticky and caramelized. Made with simple ingredients, in one pan, and in just 20 minutes! \#salmon \#honeygarlic \#onepan \#easyrecipe \#dinner \#seafood \#fish](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](http://thechunkychef.com/honey-garlic-glazed-salmon/) W ### [Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon](http://thechunkychef.com/honey-garlic-glazed-salmon/) [![Light and filling, this Italian Wedding Soup is perfectly delicious comfort food, all year round. Made in one pan, and ready in 30 minutes, this recipe is great for a weeknight meal! \#soup \#souprecipe \#Italianweddingsoup \#onepot \#30minutemeal \#weeknight \#dinner \#easyrecipe \#homemaderecipe](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](http://thechunkychef.com/italian-wedding-soup/) R ### [Italian Wedding Soup](http://thechunkychef.com/italian-wedding-soup/) [![This Honey Garlic Chicken is one incredible weeknight dinner idea. Juicy chicken coated and cooked with a glorious sauce made with soy, hoisin, garlic, honey and more! Toss it all in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you! \#dinner \#chicken \#asian \#honey \#garlic \#honeygarlic \#easyrecipe \#weeknight \#slowcooker \#crockpot](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](http://thechunkychef.com/honey-garlic-chicken/) F ### [Honey Garlic Chicken](http://thechunkychef.com/honey-garlic-chicken/) [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='550'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)](http://thechunkychef.com/swedish-meatballs/) S ### [Swedish Meatballs](http://thechunkychef.com/swedish-meatballs/) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C/svg%3E) free e-book\! ## Download MY Free Recipe eBook\! Subscribe & receive my most popular recipes compiled into an easy ebook format\! [get my copy\!](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/#popup-3) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='440'%20height='327'%20viewBox='0%200%20440%20327'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ## Subscribe & Receive My Free Recipe Ebook\! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. ## As Featured On: ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='230'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20230%2060'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='339'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20339%2060'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='214'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20214%2060'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='545'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20545%2060'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='293'%20height='44'%20viewBox='0%200%20293%2044'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='376'%20height='60'%20viewBox='0%200%20376%2060'%3E%3C/svg%3E) [Back to Top](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/) ## Recipes ### [Dinners](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/easy-dinners/) ### [Appetizers](https://www.thechunkychef.com/appetizer/) ### [Desserts](https://www.thechunkychef.com/dessert/) ### [Slow Cooker](https://www.thechunkychef.com/slow-cooker-crockpot/) ## Learn to Cook ### [Start Here](https://www.thechunkychef.com/learn-to-cook/) ### [Tips & Tricks](https://www.thechunkychef.com/cooking-tips/) ### [e-Cookbook](https://www.thechunkychef.com/books/) ### [Easy Recipes](https://www.thechunkychef.com/main-dishes/easy-dinners/) - [About](https://www.thechunkychef.com/about/) - [Work With Me](https://www.thechunkychef.com/collaboration/) - [Privacy](https://www.thechunkychef.com/privacy/) - [Contact](https://www.thechunkychef.com/contact-us/) © 2026 The Chunky Chef Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled [Back to Top](https://www.thechunkychef.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/) ## Recipe Ratings without Comment Something went wrong. Please try again.
Readable Markdown	The ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes or less! With the ability to switch up the protein or play with different flavor add-ins, this versatile meal will be a family favorite\! Need to get dinner on the table in a flash? Check out my [Blender Caesar Salad Dressing](https://www.thechunkychef.com/homemade-caesar-salad-dressing/), [Semi-Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread](https://www.thechunkychef.com/homemade-garlic-bread/) and [Roasted Broccoli](https://www.thechunkychef.com/crispy-cheesy-roasted-broccoli/) to round out the meal – all are quick-cooking recipes\! ![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \#easyrecipe \#weeknightdinner \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#garlic \#creamy \#onepan \#onepot \#skilletmeal](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-1.jpg) Chicken breasts have a bad reputation for being dry and bland. In this recipe, the chicken is moist and tender, and positively dripping with a velvety garlic sauce. Definitely not bland at all\! ## COOKING CHICKEN BREASTS For this recipe, I like to either buy thinly sliced chicken, or slice regular chicken breasts in half from right to left, opening them like a book. [This](https://www.seriouseats.com/2015/07/knife-skills-how-to-cut-chicken-breasts-into-cutlets.html) is a good photo tutorial, although I don’t usually pound the chicken. The reason I do this, is two-fold. 1. You can turn 2 chicken breasts into 4 cutlets, so it’s very economical. 2. Thinner chicken cooks quicker, making this truly a 30 minute meal. Dredging the chicken in a bit of flour helps give it a golden “crust”, and when you add the chicken back to the pan with the sauce, the flour helps thicken up the sauce. Last but not least, DON’T clean out the pan between browning the chicken and making the sauce! All those browned bits of chicken are pure flavor GOLD\! ![Chicken breasts in pan with spoonful of garlic sauce on top](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-spoon-680x895.jpg) ## MAKING THIS CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH OTHER PROTEINS The beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make with other proteins as well\! We all get tired of chicken from time to time, so these are our favorite options: - Pork chops - Shrimp - Steaks - Salmon ## ADDITIONAL FLAVOR ADD-INS I love versatile recipes, and this creamy garlic sauce is a great base to add other flavors to\! Some of my favorites are: - Asiago cheese - Fresh or dried herbs - Sun-dried tomatoes - Sautéed mushrooms - Fresh spinach - Basil pesto - Mustard ![Forkful of garlic chicken breasts](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-fork-680x837.jpg) While I think this meal is fabulous as is, you could serve it alongside some pasta for a truly stick-to-your-ribs dinner\! ## HOW TO MAKE A PAN SAUCE Making a pan sauce is my favorite way to make a sauce because you don’t have to dirty another pan! Plus you get the added bonus of all the flavors of what was cooked in the pan before the sauce. After the chicken has been browned on both sides and removed to a plate, add in a drizzle more oil and saute the shallot and garlic. Add in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to really scrape the bottom of the pan. This loosens up any browned bits and incorporates that flavor into the sauce. Add in the cream and seasonings, stirring well. Add in the cheese and butter and your sauce is complete\! This pan sauce method can be used to make just about any pan sauce you want\! ## ![Creamy garlic chicken breasts in pan](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-in-pan-680x1000.jpg) ## SHOP THE RECIPE - [Cast Iron Skillet](https://amzn.to/30mpHPN) – I use this pan for just about everything in my kitchen and it’s perfect for getting that amazing sear on the chicken. - [Sharp Knife](https://amzn.to/2W5wTjW) – I have a fancy Wusthof knife that I love (but is super pricey), but this knife is super close second for me, and you can’t beat the price\! [![](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Untitled-11-680x222.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/368802656987606927/) #### BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT OTHER READERS’ COMMENTS\! #### AND DON’T FORGET, IF YOU’VE MADE THIS RECIPE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND PLEASE GIVE IT A STAR RATING\! Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the\_chunky\_chef on Facebook and Instagram\! Servings: 4 servings (hover over \# to adjust) Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes\! - ▢ 4 chicken breast halves - ▢ 1/2 tsp kosher salt - ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper - ▢ 1/4 tsp paprika - ▢ 1/4 cup all purpose flour (for dredging) - ▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil - ▢ 1 Tbsp butter - ▢ 2 shallots, finely minced (or 1 small yellow onion) - ▢ 2 Tbsp finely minced garlic - ▢ 1 1/3 cups chicken broth or stock - ▢ 1 - 1 1/3 cups heavy cream - ▢ 1/4 tsp black pepper - ▢ 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning - ▢ 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best) - Add flour to a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with a total of 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Add chicken to flour dish, one at a time, turning to coat lightly in flour. - Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over MED HIGH heat until hot. Add butter, then add flour-dredged chicken to skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. If your pan is less than 12 inches across, you may need to brown the chicken in batches. - Cook chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. - Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add a small drizzle of oil to pan (remember, DON'T clean it out!), then add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so. - Carefully pour in chicken broth or stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Pour in heavy cream and stir well to combine. - Cook 2-4 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in 1/4 tsp each of pepper and Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken back to the pan, nestling them in and moving them around so the flour will help thicken the sauce. Want to save this recipe for later? Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your own recipe box\! If sauce isn't thickening up to your liking, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and stir into the sauce. Cook and stir another minute or so and it should thicken up nicely. The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used. ![](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Instagram-end-of-post-680x173.png) ![Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made in the same pan, and ready in less than 30 minutes! \#easyrecipe \#weeknightdinner \#dinnerrecipe \#chicken \#garlic \#creamy \#onepan \#onepot \#skilletmeal](https://www.thechunkychef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Creamy-Garlic-Chicken-Breasts-2.jpg) #### Meet The Chunky Chef Hey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’\! [Learn More](http://thechunkychef.com/about/) ## Reader Interactions 4\.92 from 374 votes
Shard	174 (laksa)
Root Hash	10613393937131264574
Unparsed URL	com,thechunkychef!www,/creamy-garlic-chicken-breasts/ s443