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Heartwarming Creamy Garlic Chicken for a Soft Weeknight Dinner

Best Easy Cozy Creamy Garlic Chicken Weeknight Dinner

Cozy creamy garlic chicken is the ultimate heartwarming weeknight dinner. This soft, comforting dish combines tender chicken with rich garlic sauce. Try this...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken pieces (thighs and breasts)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Season chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides. Pat completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning and golden skin formation.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches if necessary, brown chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened. Sprinkle flour over garlic, stirring constantly for one minute to create a roux base.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Pour in chicken broth and dried thyme, stirring until smooth and combined well.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering covered for 20 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, then simmer uncovered for 10 additional minutes until sauce thickens beautifully and cozy creamy garlic chicken recipe reaches perfection.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or paprika as needed. Finish with fresh parsley garnish and serve immediately while still warm.