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Creamy Garlic Chicken

A comforting, creamy dinner that won’t break the bank, this Creamy Garlic Chicken ticks all the boxes. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken, cream, garlic, Keto, Low-Carb
Servings: 4
Calories: 387kcal
Cost: £1.41

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts approx. 500g, thinly sliced
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 400 ml Stock 1 x Beef & 1 x Chicken Stock Cube
  • 1 Onion thinly sliced
  • 250 g Mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 200 g Cream Cheese
  • Paprika and chopped chives optional

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat.
  • Fry the chicken until seared all over, remove and set aside.
  • Reduce to a medium heat then add the white wine vinegar and Worcester sauce to deglaze and scrape off the meaty brown bits.
  • Add the onions, mushrooms and garlic with a touch more oil if required. Fry over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often until the onions and mushrooms soften.
  • Add the mustard and stir thoroughly then add the stock and reduce by half.
  • Add the cream cheese, reduce to a low to medium heat and stir until all of the cheese is incorporated to a smooth sauce consistency.
  • Add the chicken including the juices stir and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Serve with rice or green vegetables and a sprinkle of paprika and chopped chives.

Notes

Recipe adapted from the Pinch of Nom Cookbook.