Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet
A comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, velvety garlic sauce made suitable for Paleo, Whole30, and Keto diets.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use fresh chicken for best results.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee Use ghee for a dairy-free option.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic recommended.
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium) Adjust for saltiness preference.
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat) Substitute with almond milk for low-fat.
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme Fresh herbs offer more flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper Season to your liking.
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or ghee over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the coconut milk and thyme, letting the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
- Allow everything to simmer together for another 3-4 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Finally, remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, simmer it longer without the chicken, or add a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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