One pan creamy garlic chicken
Creamy garlic chicken — comfort food in a one pan
If there’s one dish that lives rent-free in my head, it’s this creamy garlic chicken. It’s everything I want from a dinner: juicy, golden seared chicken bathed in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce that’s spiked with a splash of white wine, a hint of mustard, and finished with fresh parsley. Honestly? I could happily drink this sauce out of a comically oversized Sports Direct mug — and I truly mean that. But instead, I’ll take the slightly more civilised route and smother it all over golden chicken and call it dinner. But you know where any leftover sauce is going…
This recipe is pure indulgence but made with everyday ingredients you probably already have. It’s comforting, flavour-packed, and ready in under an hour — a weeknight dinner that feels fancy af but without the faff.
Why you’ll love it
One-pan. Less washing up, less stress, and everything cooked together for maximum flavour. One pan wonders are the real MVPs of weeknight cooking.
Layers of flavour. From the mellow sweetness of banana shallots, to the smokiness of paprika, the tang from Dijon mustard, and the herbal warmth of mixed herbs — this sauce is anything but boring.
A sauce that’s basically addictive. Made with white wine, heavy cream, and a gentle hum of garlic, this sauce clings to every bite and makes even the simplest dinner feel luxurious.
Serving suggestions
This creamy garlic chicken is a dream when paired with anything that’ll soak up that sauce:
Creamy mashed potatoes – an obvious but perfect choice. That sauce deserves to be scooped, swirled, and fully appreciated.
Garlic roasted baby potatoes – for a garlic-on-garlic situation you won’t regret. Try them with my garlic snacklebacks if you’re really committing.
Steamed or sautéed greens – broccoli, green beans, spinach, or tenderstem all help balance the richness of the sauce.
Fluffy white rice or buttery orzo – great options to keep it simple but satisfying.
Crusty bread or focaccia – for when you just want to mop up every last drop of sauce without judgment.
And if you’re looking to bulk this out even more, toss in some sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, or even some sundried tomatoes right into the pan for extra depth.
Optional (but encouraged): a glass of wine
Since you’re already cracking open a bottle of white wine for the sauce, pour yourself a glass to sip while it simmers. Cooking + sipping = therapy.
If you loved this creamy garlic chicken, definitely check out my other one-pan wonders and plenty more comfort food classics on the recipe page — especially if you’re here for carbs, garlic, or both.
One pan creamy garlic chicken
By Poppy Cooks
https://www.poppycooks.com/recipes/one-pan-creamy-garlic-chicken/
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 25g butter, diced
- 2 banana shallots, finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 125ml white wine
- 200ml chicken stock
- 200ml double cream
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
- Salt, pepper and olive oil
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Instructions
- Heat a large sauté pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Season the chicken breast pieces with the garlic pepper and onion salt. Pan fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides, but don't worry about it being cooked through yet. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate while you make the sauce.
- Chuck in the diced butter, shallots and garlic. Fry gently for 10 minutes or so until turning lightly golden brown around the edges, then sprinkle in the smoked paprika, mustard powder and mixed herbs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with white wine and leave to reduce until the pan is nearly dry.
- Pour the chicken stock into the pan with the dijon mustard and double cream. Leave to bubble away until thickened and saucy, then pop the chicken and any resting juices back into the pan.
- Continue cooking over a low heat for a few more minutes to ensure the chicken is piping hot and cooked through, then serve up with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and some super creamy mashed potatoes.