This creamy garlic chicken recipe is the ultimate easy comfort food! Tender chicken breast smothered in a creamy garlic sauce is irresistible. Garlic lovers unite!
This creamy garlic chicken is ready in about 30 minutes. In my opinion, it’s good enough to serve company, but it’s also one of those dishes that work for a quick weeknight dinner.
So, I have a fairly large backlog of recipes to write up, but I posted a sneak peak of this garlic chicken recipe on my Instagram stories a couple of days ago, and I got multiple positive responses. I decided to post this one ASAP instead of leaving people hanging. 🙂
How to make creamy garlic chicken
I cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise like I do with similar recipes (such as my creamy Tuscan garlic chicken, this creamy bacon chicken, and my creamy Dijon rosemary chicken) – in my opinion it’s easier than pounding the chicken breasts or leaving them whole. The chicken cooks faster and more evenly, so it remains tender and melt-in-your-mouth.
You dredge the chicken pieces in flour and pan-fry them in butter and oil until they’re golden, then take them out of the pan.
The garlic cloves are then lightly browned and then you add the sauce ingredients.
The chicken goes back in the pan for a few more minutes to finish cooking, and the sauce thickens up. Perfection. And easy too!
A quick note on the recipe: Yes, I include both garlic powder and an entire head of garlic in this recipe… it’s not a typo. Believe it or not, the garlic cloves themselves don’t make the sauce ridiculously garlicky. The flavor of garlic powder is slightly different than the fresh cloves. I’m going for all-out depth of garlic flavor here without making it overpowering.
If you’ve never really cooked with whole garlic cloves before, don’t worry. Cooking them in the sauce mellows them right out… it’s nothing like biting into raw garlic haha.
What to serve with creamy garlic chicken
Try rice, mashed potatoes, or a salad if you want to keep it low-carb. Sweet corn, roasted veggies (try my maple roasted carrots and beets), or green beans would also go great.
A note on peeling the garlic
You don’t have to spend a lot time peeling the garlic cloves. One quick way I recommend is by using this silicone garlic peeler tube (I have a similar one) or by buying garlic cloves that are already peeled if you really want to save a bit of time. I usually just use my knife (here’s a quick video tutorial on how if you’re curious).
Will you give this creamy garlic chicken recipe a try? I hope you like it.
Questions? Ask me in the comments below.
Creamy Garlic Chicken
This creamy garlic chicken recipe is the ultimate easy comfort food! Tender chicken breast smothered in a creamy garlic sauce is irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 whole head garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 smaller cutlets. Sprinkle them with some salt & pepper and coat them in the flour.
Add the olive oil and 1 tbsp of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sauté the chicken for 4-5 minutes/side or until it's nice and golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
Reduce the heat to medium (or even med-low if using cast iron), and add the rest of the butter to the pan. Let it melt and then add the garlic cloves. Cook them for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they're lightly browned on the outside.
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder to the pan. Let it bubble for around 4 minutes or until the liquid is noticeably reduced.
Stir in the cream and add the chicken back into the pan. Let it cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the sauce is reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Serve with freshly chopped parsley if you wish.
Recipe Notes
- I used my trusty 10-1/4" Lodge cast iron skillet to make this recipe.
- I recommend using fairly large boneless/skinless chicken breasts for this recipe since we're cutting them in half lengthwise. If you have smaller ones, use 4 of them and leave them intact.
- If your garlic cloves are particularly gigantic like some of mine were, feel free to cut them in half so they're all roughly the same size.
Cristina says
We made this tonight. It was super easy to follow and delicious. This will definitely be part of our rotation!
Natasha says
I’m so happy to hear that!!
Edward says
The recipe works. Total success.
Natasha says
Thank you!!
Emily says
I’ve made this recipe numerous times now and it is my favorite chicken recipe! So easy and tastes soooo good. Thank you!
Natasha says
I am so happy to hear it, Emily!!
Catherine says
Absolutely divine!
Natasha says
Thank you!!
Wayne Esterhuizen says
Wow – So simple to follow, yet the taste infusion of the garlic cloves and other ingredients awesome. 1st attempt and not my last !!
Thank you very much! 🙂
Rachelle Handschumacher says
Only ½ Teaspoon of lemon juice?
Natasha says
That’s right. Feel free to add more if you want to. It’s not meant to be a lemony dish… it just adds a bit of acid/lightness to it.
Charles says
We tried this to ight it was so great we love it . I do have a question Have you tried it with tomatoes and fresh mushrooms and onions we are gonna try it tomorrow with that stuff and pasta.
Natasha says
So glad you liked it! I haven’t tried it that way, but love the idea… I think it would be great!
Jonathan Vaughan says
I’ve decided that it’s a new year I am going to choose a new recipe from the internet every night and make it tonight I have selected this Creamy Garlic Chicken to try it looks great
Natasha says
Enjoy!!
Kayla says
Looks absolutely delicious!! Making this tonight for dinner. Can’t wait
Natasha says
Enjoy!!
Jared S. says
Made this tonight!! It was amazing!!
Natasha says
Wonderful!
Heidi says
I tried this recipe twice already. Though the first try turned out to be so much more delicious that the last one who ate literally had to lick the platter clean. I used chicken bouillon instead, with lots of garlic cloves and loads of garlic powder. The consistency of the cream was perfect.
I was a bit disappointed with my 2nd try. I ran out of chicken bouillon and had to settle with plain water 🙁 I placed almost same amount of cloves and powder. Still tasted good. But this time the sauce went dry. I don’t know what happened.
In 10 days, I will try again for the 3rd time. I hope it will turn out better than the first. And will make sure I have chicken cube on hand.
Natasha says
Yeah, the salt in the bouillon cube (or broth/stock) makes a huge difference! I am glad that it worked well the first time. 🙂
KARINA BRANCH says
I’m going to make this tonight. Do you use a fresh lemon or lemon juice from the bottle?
Natasha says
Hi! I always use fresh lemon juice (never the bottled stuff). Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Brenda Scott says
Made this tonight it was delicious 👍
Natasha says
Wonderful!
Cristina says
Hey I’m making this tonight but I only have minced garlic and I don’t want to have to go to the store …. Will the minced garlic work in place of the whole garlic ?? Also I don’t have a cast iron skillet just using a regular skillet will this work ok??
Natasha says
A regular skillet is totally fine. I haven’t cooked with the pre-chopped minced garlic for a long time (I find the flavor just doesn’t compare), but it should work in a pinch. I’d probably use a couple teaspoons full and then add more once you taste the sauce if you think it needs it.
Tara says
Can one use a stock block?
Natasha says
Sure, add it to the same amount of water.
Christopher Martin says
I made this tonight and it came out absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Natasha says
Great to hear! Thank you!
Weng says
Hi thank u to this recipe.it help me a lot today.to skip cooking chicken kabsa for everyday routine.
Natasha says
You are very welcome!!
Luke says
This was honestly one of the better chicken dishes I have ever made myself and I have your recipe to thank.
It was so good, that I decided to leave a comment. 🙂
Your recipe also scaled nicely. Eating for one, I went down to a single chicken breast, half the garlic cloves and half the cream and it came out amazing. Fresh parsley was a good recommendation – it add an extra touch that made it even better.
Thanks for making this single man well fed and content!
Also, Liam definitely didn’t add (any) salt.
Natasha says
I’m so pleased it worked well to scale it down, Luke! Yep, people often underestimate how much salt is needed. That’s why restaurant food tastes so good. 😆
liam says
The consistency was nice and the chicken was well cooked but the sauce is very bland, even with the entire garlic cloves. I’ll have to experiment with adding more spices.
Natasha says
Did you add enough salt?
Lyndsey says
I would try a lot of butter, like a garlic butter kind of thing!
Carol Cortez says
WOW Gurl! You killed it!
I consider myself a decent chef but this is now my 2nd best chicken recipe – maybe #1 considering the cost! I have a chicken in cream and Morel Mushrooms but it’s expensive and this recipe is right up there – and cheaper!
Will be following you-Great Recipe!
Natasha says
Aww so happy you liked it, Carol!! 🙂 Thanks for following along!
Brenda Scott says
I used half.& half worked perfect
Natasha says
Great!
Brian Burn says
Is there a way to make this without the Heavy Creme or something that can be substituted for it. I am making this tonight as a last second decision and but realized that I have don’t have any Heavy Creme for the sauce. Thanks
Natasha says
Hi! Please read through the comments – many readers have made substitutions and it may give you some ideas.
Paige says
MAKE THIS!! I never post reviews but felt compelled after I made this last night. I made this recipe to the T with no substitutions of any kind and it came out fantastic! This is a fool proof recipe. Me and chicken have a love hate relationship when it comes to cooking and my husband even gave me the raised eyebrows after telling him what was for dinner (in a…”oh boy”…kind of way). But man…I wish it made more because it was fantastic and the sauce is excellent. Thank you for such a great recipe! This will be a keeper in my family!
Natasha says
Wow! So glad it worked out, Paige! Thanks so much for the review. 🙂
Maria says
Thank you Natasha for sharing this. I was looking for something different. I made this today. Everyone enjoyed it. Definitely a keeper. I am always hesitant trying something different. This did NOT disappoint. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
Natasha says
Excellent… I am so glad it was a hit! I’m always a bit reluctant too!
Cynthia H says
I used 7 tenderloins but I made the recipe exactly as written otherwise. It was MAGICAL. I served it with black bean pasta and steamed Brussels sprouts, and my family LOVED it! My husband even complimented the chicken again right before he fell asleep! Thank you for the recipe.
Natasha says
I am so happy to hear that, Cynthia! 🙂
Mariam says
Easy and simple, and everyone loved it! Thank you
Natasha says
So glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Vanessa says
I just made this today for the first time and it is delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe .
Natasha says
So glad to hear it, Vanessa! 🙂
Harlee says
Oh my goodness! So delish, so easy, and everyone loved it!! I steamed some broccoli and cooked some pasta for the kids. I spooned some of the sauce over the noodles and it was a big hit! Great recipe😊
Natasha says
Yay!! So happy it was a hit, Harlee! 🙂
Jaime says
Thank You for the recipe, it was delicious and my daughters loved it. I’m not a fan of parsley so I substituted it with some fresh cilantro and added some chopped chives. 👍👍👍 it was quick and simple for a weekday
Natasha says
I’m so glad to hear it, Jaime! 🙂
Katy says
It had good reviews and we love garlic, so I tried it. I do not recommend this recipe. I will stick to Allrecipes when I need a new idea.
Natasha says
What made you only give this recipe one star? Just curious since it literally has hundreds of positive comments… maybe I could help you troubleshoot what went wrong?
Salinah Aliman says
Absolutely delish! It’s easy and foolproof. My whole family loved it, and are asking for it to be cooked weekly.
Natasha says
Wonderful! Thank you! 🙂
Aga says
I made it twice. Each time it was absolutely divine. I added sweet chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, spinach and a splash of white wine. I’m allergic to citrus so no lemon but it was still fantastic. I also seasoned the meat before coating it in flour.
Served over fussili pasta with some fresh parsley. So good!!!!!
Natasha says
So happy to hear it, Aga! 🙂
Laura says
Thank you for making our Thankgiving meal a huge success today. I made the Creamy Garlic Chicken and it was wonderful paired with Ina Garten’s Maple and Fresh Sage Roasted Butternut Squash and other mixed roasted vegetables. I did add a tablespoon of Romano cheese and it was so good.
Natasha says
Aww so happy you made it for Thanksgiving! 🙂
Erika says
This was incredible! Only thing I recommend is lightly salting the flour mixture (as well as the chicken), and salting the entire dish once the cream has been added. I also added some Pecorino cheese in the cream sauce and it was a GAME CHANGER. Serve it over bowtie pasta and its incredible.
Natasha says
So glad you liked it, Erika! Yup, IMO it’s so easy to under-salt foods. Good tip! Love the Pecorino idea!
Joanne Snyder says
In making this tonight. I know it will be great! I’ve been cooking for over 40 years, the recipe makes sense! I will probably substitute out of necessity (too busy to get to the grocery!)
Parmesian cheese! Absolutely!
Lime juice (just a tad) because it may cuddle the milk ( no cream handy) I may not use it at all (like juice) I will add some fresh herbs I grow…basil, parsley, oregano. LOVE LOVE LOVE THE GARLIC!!
Some may know a “trick” with garlic cloves. Everyone hates peeling them! Try this next time!
Get your meat tenderizor out (or a hammer!)
Bring your whole garlic bulb to the cutting board. Flat side down on the bulb, strike the garlic bulb (sometimes a bit fun!) The garlic cloves should fall away. Then gently SMASH each clove (is there a real thing as “gently” smashing!)?!) The peeling just FALLS away! VOILA! No more hating to peel garlic! I ONLY buy fresh garlic bulbs, I hope you all do too from now on!!
This will be awesome with linguine or gnoccii!!
Keep up the GREAT work!! Have FUN cooking EVERYONE!!
Natasha says
Great tips! Hope you enjoy it, Joanne!
Teresa says
I didn’t have heavy cream so used creme freshe. It was delicious. Was worried about the lemon, however that was a nice touch.
Amy Goldberg says
I make this about once a week. I double the sauce and add a pint of whole roasted garlic. Yes we love garlic and this is so easy to make. If you have a luckys market get their roasted garlic. It’s at the olive bar. My next adventure is to just make the sauce and pour in on gnocchi.
Natasha says
Oooh good idea! We don’t have a Lucky’s Market here, but I wish we did now!!
Taylor says
I am in love!! I made a few changes the two times I’ve made it. First, I didn’t use lemon juice because I didn’t have any on hand and it worked just fine. I also subbed over to boneless skinless thighs, because once again, that’s all I had on hand lol
The second time, I used thighs again and skipped the lemon juice but I also mashed the garlic before cooking and seasoned the chicken with garlic salt before dredging which made it sooooooo good. I also added a cup of Parmesan cheese because my sauce split at the end the first time I made it. Huge difference! For my side, I tossed bow tie pasta in the sauce at the end and it was perfect! Hubby loved it and my picky (I mean realllly picky) daughter ate every bite. This recipe has been added the my list! Thank you soo much!
Natasha says
I’m so glad you liked it!! 🙂
Terry Bates says
Good recipe! It was a hit! I would make this again. I did follow a reviewer’s suggestion to use a quarter cup of white wine. It took a bit longer to reduce the broth/wine mix, but that was okay. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Natasha says
Excellent… happy to hear it worked with the white wine! 🙂
E Pasqualetto says
This has potential. First off I will add that stating salt and pepper to taste is not enough for most people. They need to know where to use it. I added salt and pepper to the flour to coat the chicken. It’s essential to build that first layer of flavor. I also added salt to the sauce to bring in that second layer. Usually with recipes like this the acid in the sauce is white wine, which I prefer. I used 1/4 cup white wine and added with the chicken broth, then cooked it down until it was reduced before continuing. Please eat the garlic as the flavor is mellowed considerably by cooking and adds more flavor per bite.
Natasha says
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Cape Cod Cook says
I agree with this review. I found it to be a bit mild for my taste. I certainly went too light on the salt and pepper. I might also double up the garlic powder. Spreading the cooked garlic cloves on the chicken was helpful. I used boneless chicken thighs. Not sure if that makes much of a difference.
Jessica Mendoza says
Loved it! Reminds me of Chicken Alfredo from Olive Garden😊. Easy to make, family loved it!
Natasha says
That’s what I like to hear! ❤️☺️
Amanda says
I am NOTORIOUSLY terrible at cooking chicken. My husband cringes when I say that’s what I’m making for dinner, and girl, this recipe was amazing. AMAZING. My first delicious chicken dish in 6 years of marriage. Thank you for leading me to this victory. Will 1000% make again.
Natasha says
Aww that’s awesome!!! So happy it worked out for you! ❤️❤️❤️
Sheree C says
Searched for a chicken recipe for tonight and this came up with good reviews. Tried it. And yep. Printed for my personal recipes for another time. Loved it!
The longest parts were peeling garlic and cooking chicken. I have a garlic peeler….somewhere.
I was also weary of all the garlic. But in the end it was great. Actually, may cut up more garlic next time for a stronger flavor. I used 2 chicken breasts and cut lengthwise as suggeated and some parts were done faster than others which wasn’t a big deal.
I just removed those earlier.
I liked the smaller pieces better so will cut breasts smaller next time. I loved the garlic sauce.
I will double it next time to use as a gravy on mashed potatoes.
I love to try new recipes and am usually disappointed.
But not this time. This is one of my fave chicken dinners now. I wonder how it will be with left over turkey in a few weeks. Thx for the great recipe.
Natasha says
I am so glad you liked it, Sheree! That’s good thinking with the leftover turkey. 🙂
Isabelle says
This dish was absolutely fantastic! I’m in my late teens and I’ve never really cooked chicken before. I forgot to add the flour before I started the chicken and it still turn out great! I thought it would go well with pasta so after the sauce thickened up a lot I added a little bit of milk and a tiny extra bit of garlic powder to add a little flavor back. I LOVE garlic so I crushed the cloves a little but to add more flavor. It was super easy and your instructions were easy to follow! Will most definitely be making this again!
Natasha says
Excellent… it makes me very happy that it worked out for you. It’s definitely never too early to learn to cook. 🙂
Amanda says
Chicken is always a tough one for me. I often find it dry without a sauce and I am forever trying to change things up for dinner … but on a budget … so low and behold, chicken is made frequently lol. This. Dish. Was delicious!! I absolutely love garlic, but I was hoping it wouldn’t be too garlic-y and it really isn’t! I made it just as recommended with a dash of salt and pepper at the end. This is definitely a “saved” recipe! Thanks so much 😀
Natasha says
I’m so glad it worked for you, Amanda! 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment!
MARYANNE says
Made this tonight. Only difference was that I used a gluten free flour blend. Family loved it! Next time I’ll use more garlic. Thanks for the recipe!
Natasha says
So glad they liked it! 🙂
cef aslor says
I tried it. And everyone loves it! 👍👌
Natasha says
Excellent!!
Jacqueline says
I love this!
My question is, have you ever tried to freeze it? I know dairy can be difficult but I”d love to be able to make a big batch and freeze!
Natasha says
Thank you! I have not tried freezing it. Honestly, with chicken and creamy sauces I usually avoid freezing it because as you say, dairy can be awkward. I also don’t typically like re-heating chicken because it dries out too much. With that said, if you reheat on a very low heat, it may be ok. Let me know if you try!
Juan says
Hello and thank you for the recipe, Im not a cook but instructions are really easy to follow, I just made it and family love it, a bit salty but it was my fault. Thanks again
Natasha says
Hi! You’re very welcome! So glad it was a hit. 🙂
Monna Lainson says
This is absolutely delicious!! My husband raved about it, and he is not one who impresses easily. Now I’m excited to try your other recipes! They look yummy 🙂
Natasha says
So glad to hear it! 🙂 Let me know if you make anything else!
Jessica says
I never leave comments but this is an exception – it was SO GOOD! My family loved it and it was easy and fun to make!
Natasha says
So happy to hear it, Jessica! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment!
MICHELLE says
I enjoyed it for sure! Potatoes speghetti squash for side i used breast and thighs since they were on sale. I also used mrs dash garlic and herbs
Natasha says
Great! Thanks!
Mary Rita Kilhoffer says
Made this tonight !!! Thank you !!! So yummy ! And paired it up with oven cooked spaghetti squash. I made the chicken in my electric skillet. I did not have heavy whipping cream so I made it with milk and butter.
Natasha says
So glad you like it, Mary! Thanks for letting me know!
Ashley says
I’ve made this twice already, huge hit at my house! Definitely putting this one in my recipe book, delicious!
Natasha says
That’s awesome! Thanks, Ashley!
Jo Burton says
I just made this and had it for dinner. Served it with steamed fresh broccoli and added button mushrooms to the sauce. Delicious! Next time I will add some more garlic cloves and seasoning to the sauce. Thanks!
Natasha says
You’re very welcome, Jo!
Kristen says
Absolutely AMAZING! I used chicken tenders the second time I made it, just for ease of cooking.
Natasha says
So happy to hear it, Kristen! 😀
Kathy says
Total trash. Chicken never cooked the way it was supposed to and a 30 min recipe turned into an over an hour recipe. I’ve never had issues cooki big any recipe.
Natasha says
Sorry to hear that! Not sure what went wrong considering I’ve received hundreds of positive comments on this recipe so far…
Nicole Sichta says
I had the same experience with the recipe taking SO long to cook and it was so much effort for basically no flavor and gritty sauce.
Natasha says
Hi Nicole! Interesting. That’s very strange. I don’t understand how it could take so long to cook if you cut the chicken thin and cooked it on the recommended heat (it’s a fairly high temperature). Or how the sauce would turn out gritty. Can you please provide me with some more details? I’d love to help you figure out what went wrong. And “no flavor” usually means that not enough salt was added to a recipe.
Kim says
A+++ Just finished cooking this dish for my parents, EVERYONE loved it! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe.
Natasha says
Wonderful! I am so happy to hear it, Kim!
Lois watne says
Made this tonight. Sprinkled grated Parmesan cheese on the chicken in the pan. Delicious. Have bought leftover for tomorrow’s dinner
Natasha says
Wonderful! 🙂
Christine Sunga says
Its simple, yet delicious! Kids loved it, save my day of thinking what to cook. My daughter and picky nephew asked me to cook it again.
Natasha says
Wonderful!! 🙂
Ashley says
Plate-licking good! My husband cleaned his plate and he is hard to please. Totally my new weeknight favorite. I used gluten free flour and served with mash and green beans. Maybe I’ll try adding mushrooms and onions next time if I’m feeling fancy. I will definitely be checking out your other recipes!
Natasha says
So happy to hear it, Ashley! Let me know if you make anything else 🙂
Frank T Baker says
Made it tonight, awesome! A variation over rice with broccoli
Natasha says
So glad you liked it!!
Sheila B says
Made this tonight and LOVED it! the only thing I changed was I used two packages of boneless skinless thighs as I was never a fan of the chicken breast. Hubby and son loved it. I served with garlic mashed potatoes and with that gravy… YUM!
Natasha says
So happy you enjoyed it, Sheila!! 🙂
Kellie Werle says
I’ve not even made this yet, and I’m already giving 5 stars! Thank you for the wonderful recipe! Your photography is always so beautiful, too!!!!
Natasha says
Aww thank you, Kellie!!
Hannah UK says
I made this exactly how you’ve advised and it was so good! All my friends loved it and wanted your recipe! One even gave it a go themselves!! Easy quick cooking !!! I’m going to have a go at a few of your other recipes 😋
Natasha says
So glad you liked it, Hannah! Thanks for passing the recipe on 🙂
Ann says
Wrote a comment and forgot to rate this. Sorry.
Natasha says
No worries! Thanks, Ann!
Ann says
As far as Adriana…If she has a problem with the ads she should stay the hell off blogs. Always a bad apple in the bushel. And if she had the time to whine and complain about the ads she should have had time to copy the recipe. Her loss because it was DELICIOUS Natasha! Kudos to you for sharing such a simple, impressive and excellent tasting recipe. You should be paid for your hard work. I am making this for the fourth time. My family loves it. I have served it when I had company also and received so many compliments. My hat off to you dear. Don’t let the whiners spoil your day. They are usually bored with nothing better to do.
Natasha says
Thank you SO much, Ann! Your comment made my day. 🙂
Me says
Well aren’t you just a ray of sunshine ☀️
Jen Arsenault says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I had to run do an emergent surgery before dinner was served and this was the text I received from my husband❤️
Dinner was awesome!!.
Everybody loved it!!saved you a plate hopefully you get off soon enough but there’s a plate in the fridge just for you!
Thanks again from one happy family of 6 in Oregon!
Natasha says
Aww that’s great! So happy that you all liked it! 🙂
Selena Hernandez says
I made it today….i think i added to much lemon lol but i like it but im mexican and they aint so ion know if they might think its too much lemon
Mary Moore says
Does it work, without flour. One of my guest is gluten-free?
Natasha says
Hi Mary! The sauce won’t thicken as much. I suggest reading through the comments – many people have made it gluten-free by using various kinds of different flours/thickening agents and it could help you. 🙂
Jacqueline says
Loved it! Does it freeze well? Thanks!
Natasha says
So glad you liked it! I can’t say I’ve tried freezing it, but usually I avoid freezing creamy recipes if at all possible because the sauce tends to separate and/or get a grainy texture when reheated, and the chicken can toughen up since you’re basically cooking it again. If you want to try, I suggest completely thawing it in the fridge prior to reheating, and reheating it slowly on a low heat.
Layman says
For this recipe to have come out fantastically tasty, prepared by a guy who was only cooking maybe 4th or 5th meal in many years, is only a huge big thanks to the Natasha. Everything worked out perfectly.
Natasha says
I am so glad it worked out for you!! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Shawn says
I have made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly! Tonight I am cooking for a crowd of co-workers and will try making this in bulk (10 pounds of chicken)! The chicken is always tender and the seasoning is perfect! Wish me luck!
Natasha says
Good luck, Shawn! I’m sure it’ll turn out great!
Shawn says
It was a hit at work! I added a little extra flour and came out perfectly like always, thanks for the great recipe!!!
Natasha says
Great!! You’re welcome 🙂
bob says
just finished making it after reading all the comments…. it is really delicious and very easy…. I added sautéed mushrooms and a little worchestire sauce but it would have been delicious without any additions….. I used chicken thighs and cooked longer before simmering in the sauce…. thank you for making the instructions so clear…. I’ll be making again…. and don’t always say that…!
Natasha says
So pleased you liked it, Bob! 🙂
Nicky says
I made this for my family tonight and everyone LOVED it!! Thanks!
Natasha says
You’re welcome!
Britney Hayden says
This is probably the best chicken I’ve ever had… I like to pair the chicken with rice because the sauce on the rice is to DIE for! I’ve made the recipe at least 6 times since I found it 2 months ago. But just wondering, has anyone ever tried to make this in an instant pot? I don’t mind making it on the stove but I’m pregnant and sometimes I don’t have the energy! Would love to hear your suggestions! Thanks!
Natasha says
I am so happy that you like it so much, Britney!! We can see if anyone has any suggestions re: the IP. I haven’t tested anything similar (the cream can get pretty easily destroyed by the intense heat).
Donna says
One of the best recipes I’ve ever found on the internet. And I did adlib just a tad. I did half white wine and half cream. I also thickened it up a little too much with some Wondra. OMG, so yummy!
Natasha says
So happy you liked it, Donna 😀
Stacey says
Made this for my family and they lapped it up! I skipped the dredging and air fried the chicken and added a splash of Worcestershire to the sauce along with fresh sage, rosemary and thyme. Thanks so much!!
Natasha says
I am so pleased to hear it, Stacey! 🙂
Cindy Bartholomew says
Absolutely delicious! I did modify it just a little bit , I added a quarter cup of white wine, onions, sliced Yukon potatoes, and white mushrooms along with the garlic and lemon. The chicken was tender and delicious. The sauce was to die for.
Natasha says
So pleased you liked it, Cindy! 🙂 Love your additions!
Amber says
Best chicken I’ve ever made hands down, my family literally licked their plates lol. Thank youuu
Natasha says
Awesome!! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Rick Meyer says
I’m about to make this, it sounds very tasty. I will follow the recipe as written. If it is as good as it sounds I think I may sub some or all of the chicken broth with wine and might do roasted red pepper too. The caramelized sounded good too. But this time no funny busines.
Natasha says
Hope you’ll enjoy it, Rick!
Joshua Warner says
I plan on making this tonight. I was curious for those adding pasta to it…..does the recipe provide enough sauce for pasta? I prefer things saucy so I would want to make sure it wasn’t too dry before going the pasta route. Thanks in advance for any response.
Lydia says
This Recipe was top top notch family enjoyed it. I will definitely use it again but I didn’t have any chicken breast so I used Boneless chicken thighs.
Deanna says
I’d like to know this too. I want to add it on top of spaghetti, but don’t know if there is enough sauce.
Natasha says
I find there is plenty of sauce, but if you really want the pasta drowning in it, then you may want to double the sauce ingredients. The video in the post gives some indication of how much sauce there actually is.
Alison says
I’m wondering if whole milk would be an ok sub. Mostly bc that’s what i have on hand and need to get rid of, but i’d also like to make a lower fat version
Natasha says
Hi! I recommend reading thru the comments because readers have done various subs and it may help. The sauce will end up thinner. You may need to adjust it a bit (maybe add more flour).
Dan says
I made this substituting whole milk for the heavy cream. I added the flour into the butter and garlic mixture once the garlic turned brown. Definitely help to toughen up the sauce. I also added some half and half on with the whole milk. Also serving suggestion would be to chop the chicken into chunks once done cooking and toss with linguini, broccoli, roasted red peppers and the sauce.
Natasha says
Great suggestions! Thanks!
Arshia says
the flavors bombard you left and right sweet,salty,a little sour and yet savoury.
pretty simple dish but don’t let that fool you it’s indeed delicious.
i added a little twist on it though. by sauteing one chopped onion until it’s charamalise and then frying the chicken, chicken’s flavors will heighten and the sweetness of the cream will be far more noticable
still 10/10 i loved it
Natasha says
So glad you liked it!
Erinn Sowle says
Made this tonight, it was fantastic! I didn’t modify anything, I thought it was a perfect weeknight dinner; will definitely make again!
Natasha says
Excellent! Thanks for letting me know!
marylin says
I made this but I added onions and mushrooms to mine going to serve it over mashed potatoes tastes yummy and smells even better lol
Natasha says
Sounds delish! 🙂
David says
I have made this about 4 times now as it has become a family favourite and my wife asks me to make it all the time. We have tried it on rice and pasta which are great but definitely feel that there needs to me more sauce when you add it onto a side. Do you think I should just double all the sauce ingredients?
Natasha says
Hi David!! So glad it’s a hit! Yes, I think doubling all the sauce ingredients would work fine. It’ll end up a bit less thick, though, so you may want to experiment with adding a little more flour or cooking it longer to reduce it (perhaps don’t add the chicken in too early or it’ll overcook).
Peggy says
I made this and added 5 small white onions diced and shiitake mushrooms. Made extra sauce so I could serve over penne. UMM UMMM GOOD!!
Easy recipe to follow thnx.
Natasha says
You’re welcome, Peggy!
Valerie says
I made this last week and it was delicious! Everyone in my house loved it. I’m making it again tonight and I can’t wait!
Natasha says
I am so happy to hear that! 😀
Ellena says
I am rating this a 5 based on your hard work for making this easy and adding even more tips on how to actually make this recipe. I am going to make it for dinner tonight and was wondering about marinating the chicken. Do you have a suggestion or do you think I can omit it? Thank you in advance!
Natasha says
Hi! Thanks! I don’t marinate the chicken in this recipe. 😊
marylin says
why would you rate it before you make it you may not even like it?>?? I never rate anything until I make it this is going to be dinner tonight then I will rate it!
Natalia says
I am with Marylin here… why are you rating a recipe you haven’t even tried?? You are skewing the star rating. Because of her hard work and how easy it is? Lol, how do you even know it’s easy when you haven’t tried it?? And the stars are for THE RECIPE, not her hard work….
To the author of the recipe: Sounds like a great recipe though, will be trying it tonight as well!
Candice says
Absolutely brilliant flavours here! Served as suggested with rice and corn, and we mopped up every last bit of sauce from our plates. Combo-ing w mashed potatoes and green beans next time. This will be in regular rotation at my house! Quick, easy and delicious.
Natasha says
That’s awesome… so happy you liked it!!
Joan says
Delicious recipe! I used thighs and added crimini mushrooms. Served with fettuccine noodles. Just curious…how would it work in an instant pot?
Natasha says
So glad you liked it! Hmm… that’s a tough one. I really can’t say how this would work in the Instant Pot. I wouldn’t recommend it since the cream sauce needs to reduce (the lid keeps moisture in) and the heat will probably destroy it.
Dorene says
I can’t wait to try this recipe tomorrow it looks amazing thank you so much
Natasha says
Enjoy ❤️
Kayla C says
Hi! Can you substitute chicken thighs for this? I like the crispy skin of thighs 🙂
Natasha says
Sure! They may take a bit longer to cook, but i think that would be delicious!
OldMK says
Has anyone tried this recipe using roasted garlic? I guess maybe one could skip the garlic-browning step in that case…? I love the sweet, warm, ultra-mellow flavor of (properly) roasted garlic… So hungry now!
Nicole says
I made this tonight with roasted garlic. When it said to brown the garlic I just skipped that step. In the end the roasted garlic just sort of “melted” into the sauce. I’ll have to try and make it again with normal garlic cloves to compare, but it was a big hit in my house tonight.
Natasha says
So glad it was a hit, Nicole!
Katie says
I will preface this that I am a terrible cook and despise cooking. This has quickly become not only my favorite recipe ever but also all of my family, friends and coworkers. The funny part is that my fiancé who never cooks found and made this because his mom was staying with us. Thank you very much!! It’s perfection over anything
Natasha says
You made my day! ❤️
Paul Dowling says
It came out extremely tender but honestly it needs something added as there wasn’t much taste to it. It does have possibilities if can be fixed up.
Natasha says
Did you add enough salt?
Linda says
Close to Chicken Marsala…YUMDILLYIISCIOUS!!
Natasha says
So happy you like it!! 😀
Matt says
This is great! It has quickly become a staple in our household. Thanks for sharing!
Natasha says
So glad to hear it, Matt! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Jo says
Soooooo good. Made it today and hubby raved how good it was. Made according to recipe and added fresh spinach. Yummy
Natasha says
I am so happy to hear that! 🙂
Brian Calbick says
Easy recipe for the non chef such as myself! Turned out beautifully! Certainly a make again!
Thank you Natasha!
Natasha says
You are very welcome! 😀
Alicia says
I haven’t made this, but I plan on doing so tonight. If I double the chicken, as I am cooking for a group of 5) should I double all ingredients?
Natasha says
Hi! Yes, I would. You could possibly use fewer garlic cloves, but doubling everything would be fine. Let me know how it goes!
Rosita says
I made this exactly as you described it and my husband and I loved it! It’s a regular item in our house now
Natasha says
So happy to hear it! ❤️❤️
Brian Calbick says
stupid question, but when you say “cut in half lengthwise” are you saying split them in half like butterfly? or just top to bottom? Want to try, looks delicious!
Thanks
Natasha says
Hi Brian! You’re butterflying them and then cutting it down the middle so you get 4 thinner pieces (same length as the intact chicken breasts but they’re just thinner so they cook more evenly).
Brian Calbick says
Thank you for the response! Wish me luck!
Natasha says
Good luck!!
Clara says
Hi Natasha, I just finished cooking this chicken and some of my family has eaten. I added extra onion for more flavour. We like it. It’s so yummy 😋
Thanks for providing us delicious recipe. I’ve bookmarked straight away the moment I saw it in your website.
PS: I’m sorry if I typed this comment on someone else’s reply as I’m not sure where is the proper place for me to leave my comments.
Natasha says
No worries! To leave a comment without adding to a reply, you just fill out the the box under “leave a reply”. 🙂 So glad it was a hit, Clara!
Adrienne Wright says
I would like to make this but for 30 + people, can i make it the day before ,or start it
Linden Weitz says
Great reci[ie, made mine with coconut milk subbed for cream. Crush the garlic!
Natasha says
Awesome!
Coco says
I’ve tried many chicken breast recipes and so far, this is the best! My whole family was raving abt this chicken. Thank you!
Natasha says
Aww so glad to hear it!!
The Wellness Evolution says
New favorite. I’m in love. Made it exactly as described. Amazing. 😍
Natasha says
Yay!! Thanks for letting me know 😀
Delia Vasquez says
Awesome! Full of flavor, I added a little bit of mushrooms and bell peppers we had in the fridge. A great way for the kids to eat their vegetables and get the benefits garlic offers the immune system! The whole family is looking forward to the next time I make it.
Natasha says
So happy to hear it! ❤️
Adriana says
I hate coming to blogs these days for recipes. Always money hungry, distracting ads. Ugh. Didn’t stay long enough to get the recipe.
Natasha says
You’re right. I spend thousands of dollars a year providing FREE recipes, so I do want to get paid for my hard work. Maybe get a faster internet connection? Or buy a cookbook.
Sam says
👏👏
Get your money honey!
Btw – absolutely love this recipe. So delicious.
Thanks for all your hard work!
Natasha says
Haha thank you ❤️
Krystal says
The ads didn’t bother me a bit, it’s worth it for a great, quick and easy recipe. Cooking this tonight for my crew.
Natasha says
Thanks for the support, Krystal! ❤️
Johan Du Plessis says
I made this tonight and everyone said it was delicious just added some saffron for more flavor.
Natasha says
Love that idea, thank you!
Jan says
We have now had this wonderful chicken dish FOUR times….it has become a regular in our recipe rotations. That says how good it is and how much everyone loves it! Easy to pull together on a week night too.
Natasha says
Ahh that’s so great!! Thanks so much for letting me know. 😀
Marc Joel Sison Jucutan says
The recipe was great and as beautiful as you
Mary says
This recipe was really good. I used three chicken breasts and cut them in half. I used all the ingredients that are in the recipe. They only thing I changed was instead of heavy whipping cream I used regular whipping cream only because I could get an 8oz carton of whipping cream which is just what I need for the recipe. I served the chicken with Brussel sprouts.
Natasha says
I am so glad you liked it!
Monica says
I made this meal tonight for my husband and he loved it! I used all the ingredients but the garlic powder and I did not use the whole head of garlic. I only used 2 cloves and mashed them up. The rest of the recipe was followed. Thank you so much for this idea!!
Natasha says
Wonderful… so glad you liked it!
Rhonda Martin says
I made it tonight and my family loved it! Thank you!
Natasha says
Excellent! Thanks for letting me know, Rhonda!
Monica says
I made this tonight and it turned out amazing! I substituted the heavy cream with half and half and added fresh green beans. I served it over penne noodles. My husband and I loved it! Thank you!
Natasha says
Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know, Monica!
Skeeter says
I really wanted to follow this recipe exactly but when I went to the pantry there was no chicken broth so I substituted creamy chicken soup. Added a bit of water and one chicken bullion cube. All other ingredients were added as suggested.
This dish is delicious! My family loved it. So simple and fast. My mother didn’t believe that I made the gravy.
Natasha says
Yay I am so happy to hear it worked to improvise! 🙂
Mandy says
I made this last night and it was delicious, thank you for the recipe!
Natasha says
Yay! You’re very welcome.
Dan says
Very good thank you. I grilled the chicken and grilled red bell peppers. I added the peppers into the sauce with the chicken. It was great. I will be making again
Natasha says
Sounds delicious with the grilled component! So pleased you liked it, Dan.