Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce

A rich, comforting dish with tender chicken simmered in a velvety garlic cream sauce—perfect with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

Chicken:

• 3–4 chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper

Creamy garlic sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
• 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season & cook chicken
   Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
   Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the garlic base
   In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).
3. Create the sauce
   Pour in chicken broth and cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add cheese & seasoning
   Mix in parmesan and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens.
5. Combine
   Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
6. Serve
   Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Touch

• Use olive oil instead of butter
• Add a pinch of turmeric + black pepper
• Include spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients
• Use light cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter option

💡 Tips

• Don’t overcook garlic—it turns bitter
• Pound chicken evenly for even cooking
• Add a squeeze of lemon to balance richness

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: ~400–550
• Protein: ~30g
• Rich & satisfying

🧮 WW Points (Estimated)

• Standard: ~8–11 points
• Lighter version: ~5–7 points

🔄 Variations

• Low-carb/keto: serve with zucchini noodles
• Spicy: add chili flakes
• Mushroom garlic: add sautéed mushrooms