🍗 LOW CARB CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN

Here is a FULL DETAILED RECIPE for Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Chicken — rich, flavourful, keto-friendly, and perfect for a quick dinner!


🍗 LOW CARB CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN

Servings: 3–4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (cut horizontally into 4 thin fillets)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions


1. Season the Chicken

Season the chicken fillets with:

  • salt
  • pepper
  • paprika
  • garlic powder

Rub evenly on both sides.


2. Sear the Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken fillets and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside.

Tip: Don’t overcook — they will finish cooking in the sauce.


3. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce

  1. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium.
  2. Add butter and let it melt.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer 1 minute.
  5. Add heavy cream and parmesan.
  6. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  7. Add chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.

Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken.


4. Add Chicken Back

  1. Return chicken fillets to the skillet.
  2. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  3. Let simmer for another 3–5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens beautifully.

5. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serve hot with low-carb sides such as:

  • sautéed spinach
  • zucchini noodles
  • cauliflower mash
  • roasted broccoli
  • cauliflower rice

💡 Tips for Perfect Creamy Chicken

  • Heavy cream thickens best; don’t substitute with milk.
  • Don’t boil the sauce — simmer gently.
  • Let the sauce thicken naturally; it gets creamier as it reduces.
  • Slice chicken into thin fillets so it cooks evenly.

Flavor Variations

  • Add sun-dried tomatoes for an Italian twist
  • Add mushrooms for depth
  • Add lemon juice for brightness
  • Replace parmesan with cream cheese for extra thickness

🥘 Storage

  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Reheat on low heat with a splash of broth or cream.

If you want, I can also give you:
👉 A one-pan keto chicken meal-prep version
👉 A creamy garlic mushroom chicken version
👉 A printable recipe card

Just tell me!

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