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    Home » 500+ Keto Recipes » Keto Chicken Recipes

    Published: Jan 4, 2023 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Creamy Garlic Chicken

    Looking for the perfect weekday meal? My less than thirty minute Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe is the no-fuss recipe you need on those busy days!

    Tender chicken breast smothered in an irresistible creamy garlic sauce. This super yummy creamy garlic chicken recipe paired with your favorite low carb sides makes this the perfect choice!

    creamy garlic chicken in a skillet
    Contents hide
    1 Ingredients and substitutions
    2 How do you thicken a creamy sauce?
    3 How to make creamy garlic chicken
    4 How do I make my chicken soft and not chewy?
    5 How do I roast garlic for creamy garlic chicken
    6 Serving ideas
    7 Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
    7.1 Ingredients
    7.2 Instructions
    7.3 Jennifer's tips
    7.4 Nutrition per serving
    7.5 Watch how to make it

    This recipe comes together super fast and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.  It is similar to an Alfredo but has more garlic and less parmesan cheese.  It will definitely be a family favorite!

    Ingredients and substitutions

    This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this creamy garlic chicken recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For the printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    What is creamy garlic chicken sauce made of?

    creamy garlic chicken ingredients

    3 tablespoons butter (42 grams) - I usually start off with avocado oil for my recipes but I really like the flavor the butter brings to this dish.  Any oil will work, though.

    1 pound chicken Breasts, cut into bite size pieces (.5 kg) - We are using 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe.  I like to cut the pieces into bite size chunks so they cook much more quickly.  This recipe would also be amazing with shrimp!

    ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper

    1 tablespoon roasted garlic - This recipe calls for roasted garlic and you should be able to find it in a jar in the grocery store or as a paste.  If you can't find it, you can use regular garlic, or you can roast your own garlic. 

    ½ cup chicken broth (118mL) - This helps drive home that delicious chicken flavor.

    1 cup heavy cream (236 mL) - It wouldn't be creamy garlic chicken without cream!

    ½ teaspoon Xanthan gum

    ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (28g) - I like to use shredded Parmesan cheese to finish off this creamy sauce.

    How do you thicken a creamy sauce?

    Xanthan Gum - This may seem like an obscure ingredient, but it is actually quite common. It is used for thickening and emulsifying sauces and is commonly found in store-bought ice cream and sauces. I like to use it because it is less carbs than flour and gluten free. You can skip this if you don't want to use it and let your sauce simmer for a bit longer to thicken.  You could also use arrowroot starch.

    How to make creamy garlic chicken

    This section explains how to make this creamy chicken recipe step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    Step 1 - We're going to first heat our butter in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat. Then we are going to start cooking our chicken breast pieces. Season them with salt and pepper and cook them for about 5 minutes.

    chicken cooking in a skillet

    Step 2 - Now we are going to stir in the roasted garlic and cook for a few minutes more. Now comes the cream and chicken broth for our creamy garlic chicken. Once that is stirred in we can sprinkle the xanthan gum on top and bring the creamy sauce up to a simmer.

    creamy chicken sauce

    Step 3 - When the sauce is thick, top with the parmesan cheese, remove from the heat and serve.

    💡Use a probe meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of your chicken breast is 165F.

    sprinkling parmesan on creamy chicken in a skillet

    How do I make my chicken soft and not chewy?

    Chewy chicken could mean it is under cooked.  You really want to make sure your chicken breast have an internal temperature of 165F.  Lower thank 165F could result in chewy chicken and much higher than 165F could lead to dry chicken.

    How do I roast garlic for creamy garlic chicken

    This creamy garlic chicken recipe calls for roasted garlic.  Here is some roasted garlic you may be able to find in the grocery store, but if you can't, you can follow these simple instructions.  Pre-heat your oven to 400F.  Cut the top off of the garlic bulb with a sharp knife.  Wrap the garlic bulb completely in foil and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.  To remove the roasted garlic from the pods, squeeze the garlic bulb and the garlic will come out as a paste.

    Serving ideas

    You may be wondering what to serve with this creamy garlic chicken recipe.  I think a side of mashed cauliflower or mashed potatoes would be amazing.  Some people serve it with pasta or zucchini noodles.  You could also serve it over steamed green beans or any vegetable.

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    chicken breasts in a cream sauce in a skillet

    Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

    Looking for the perfect weekday meal? My less than thirty minute Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe is the no-fuss recipe you need on those busy days! Tender chicken breast smothered in an irresistible creamy garlic sauce. This super yummy creamy chicken recipe paired with your favorite low carb sides makes this the perfect choice!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 435kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tablespoons butter
    • 2 Chicken Breasts- cut into chunks (about 1 pound)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon roasted garlic
    • ½ Cup chicken Broth
    • 1 Cup heavy cream
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (click here to see my favorite brand on Amazon)
    • ¼ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

    Instructions

    • In a heavy bottom skillet, over medium heat, add you butter. Let melt for a few seconds and then add your chicken breast chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for a few minutes to mix ingredients, then continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the roasted garlic and cook for a few minutes more.
    • Add in your heavy whipping cream and chicken broth. Stir to mix ingredients together and then add in your xanthan gum. Simmer for about 5 minutes to let thicken. Tope with the parmesan cheese, remove from the heat and serve.

    Jennifer's tips

    • Butter - I usually start off with avocado oil for my recipes but I really like the flavor the butter brings to this dish.  Any oil will work, though.
    • Chicken Breasts - We are using 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in this creamy garlic chicken recipe.  I like to cut the pieces into bite size chunks so they cook much more quickly.  This recipe would also be amazing with 1 pound of shrimp!
    • Roasted Garlic - This recipe calls for roasted garlic and you should be able to find it in a jar in the grocery store or as a paste.  If you can't find it, you can use regular garlic, or you can roast your own garlic.  I suggest this recipe: Roasted Garlic Recipe.
    • Xanthan Gum - This may seem like an obscure ingredient, but it is actually quite common. It is used for thickening and emulsifying sauces and is commonly found in store-bought ice cream and sauces. I like to use it because it is less carbs than flour and it's gluten free. You can skip this if you don't want to use it and let your creamy garlic sauce simmer for a bit longer to thicken.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Fiber: 0g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Watch how to make it

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