Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts! This dish combines tender chicken breasts baked to perfection in a luscious cream sauce that is infused with aromatic garlic and onions. The addition of Worcestershire sauce elevates the flavor profile, making it an excellent choice for a special dinner or a comforting weeknight meal. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or over a bed of cauliflower rice for a low-carb delight that will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken breasts
6 (boneless and skinless)
chopped onion
1/2 cup (finely chopped)
garlic
1 clove (minced)
heavy cream
1 cup (room temperature)
chicken broth
1 cup (low-sodium preferred)
salt
2 teaspoons (to taste)
white pepper
1 teaspoon (to taste)
Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon
flour
2 tablespoons (all-purpose)
water
1/2 cup
parsley
to garnish (freshly chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2
In a pan over medium heat, brown the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
3
Transfer the browned chicken breasts to an oven-proof dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
4
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, white pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well blended.
5
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
6
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
7
Once the baking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the dish and set them aside on a plate.
8
Strain the juices from the baking dish into a saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
9
Dissolve 2 tablespoons of flour in 1/2 cup of water, mixing until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the strained juices to create a sauce.
10
Cook the sauce while whisking continuously until it thickens, adding a splash of milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
11
Serve the chicken breasts drizzled with the creamy sauce and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts?
It is a dish of tender chicken breasts baked in a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic, onion, and Worcestershire sauce.
How many chicken breasts are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 6 boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
How long should I brown the chicken?
Brown the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
What are the ingredients for the cream sauce?
The sauce includes chopped onion, minced garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, white pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
How long does the chicken bake in the oven?
The chicken should bake for 2 hours until tender and cooked through.
Should I cover the chicken while baking?
Yes, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil before putting it in the oven.
How do I thicken the sauce?
Dissolve 2 tablespoons of flour in 1/2 cup of water and whisk it into the strained cooking juices over medium heat.
What should I do if the sauce becomes too thick?
You can add a splash of milk to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
What is the best way to serve this dish?
Serve the chicken drizzled with the creamy sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
Is this recipe low-carb?
Yes, it is a low-carb delight, especially when served with cauliflower rice.
What kind of onion is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion.
How much garlic is required?
The recipe calls for 1 clove of minced garlic.
What type of cream is best?
1 cup of heavy cream at room temperature is recommended.
Can I use any chicken broth?
Low-sodium chicken broth is preferred for this recipe.
How much Worcestershire sauce do I need?
You will need 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
What kind of pepper is used for seasoning?
The recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of white pepper.
What is the garnish for this dish?
Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley.
How much salt is added?
2 teaspoons of salt are used, or you can season to taste.
Do I need to strain the juices?
Yes, strain the juices from the baking dish into a saucepan before making the gravy.
Is the chicken skinless?
Yes, the recipe uses boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
What side dishes go well with this chicken?
Steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice are excellent choices.
How much flour is used for the thickening slurry?
Use 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
Can I prepare this on a weeknight?
Yes, it is described as a comforting and easy weeknight meal.
How much water is mixed with the flour?
Mix the flour with 1/2 cup of water.
What color should the chicken be after browning?
The chicken should be golden brown.
Is the garlic minced or sliced?
The garlic should be minced.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 total ingredients listed.
Does the recipe use milk?
Milk is optional and used only to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.
Can this be served for guests?
Yes, its rich flavors make it an excellent choice for a special dinner.