15-Minute Creamy Garlic Chicken

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15-Minute Creamy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breast (sliced into thin cutlets or tenders for faster cooking)

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter

  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced (use more if you love garlic!)

  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth (low sodium)

  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk

  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano or Italian seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

  • Optional: A handful of fresh spinach to stir in at the end.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and onion powder.

2. Sear to Golden Perfection

Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Cook for about 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.

3. Sauté the Garlic

Turn the heat down to medium. In the same pan, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30–60 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to let it brown or burn.

4. Simmer the Sauce

Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful brown bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream and the dried herbs. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it begins to slightly thicken.

5. Combine and Serve

Add the chicken (and any juices from the plate) back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for one more minute to heat through. If you are using spinach, stir it in now until it wilts.

6. Garnish

Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Why It Works

Because this recipe avoids flour and sugar, it’s a fantastic option for keeping energy levels stable without a “sugar crash.” It’s rich enough to be satisfying but clean enough to fit into a healthy routine.

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