Rich Garlic Cream Chicken
Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic, then paired with plenty of smashed garlic in a rich sauce of heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, and olive oil. Fragrant, creamy, and comforting, this one-pan dish makes an easy weeknight dinner, with fresh parsley adding a bright finishing touch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rich Garlic Cream Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine herb seasoning, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and flour in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag and mix well.
- 2
Combine butter and olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, place them in the bag of seasoned flour, seal the bag, and toss until evenly coated.
- 3
When the butter stops sizzling, add the chicken pieces and cook until nicely browned, no longer pink at the center, and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- 4
Add smashed garlic to the same skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the garlic, stirring frequently, just until fragrant, no longer than 1 minute.
- 5
Add cream to the skillet and stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Taste the garlic cream sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in any accumulated juices. Allow the chicken to heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
- Calories 680.72 kcal High 34%
- Protein 45.2 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 8.53 g 3%
- Total Fat 50.48 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 22.5 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 280.66 mg High 94%
- Sodium 430.38 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.28 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 88.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 54.22 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 2.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Rich Garlic Cream Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 680.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rich Garlic Cream Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rich Garlic Cream Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 680.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rich Garlic Cream Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rich Garlic Cream Chicken healthy?
- Rich Garlic Cream Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 680.72 calories and 45.2 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 430.38 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.5 g (113% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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