Introduction
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Sauce is a rich, silky, and savory sauce perfect for pouring over pan-seared chicken, pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables. Made with simple ingredients like garlic, butter, cream, and broth, this sauce brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. It’s quick to prepare and customizable depending on how thick, cheesy, or garlicky you prefer it.
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Description
This sauce starts with fragrant garlic sautéed in butter, then simmered with broth and heavy cream until it thickens into a luxurious coating. Herbs like thyme or parsley add a fresh touch, while Parmesan deepens the flavor. It’s versatile enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough for guests.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
5–6 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste)
1 cup chicken broth (or stock)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
1–2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for extra thickening)
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional but recommended)
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or fresh chopped parsley
Drippings from cooked chicken (optional but highly recommended)
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Instructions
1. Prepare the pan
After cooking your chicken, leave the browned bits (fond) in the pan. If making the sauce alone, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Sauté the garlic
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Do not burn the garlic.
3. Deglaze with broth
Pour in the chicken broth. Scrape the pan gently to lift the flavorful browned bits.
4. Add cream and seasonings
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs. Simmer gently.
5. Thicken (optional)
If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
6. Add Parmesan (optional)
Stir until melted and smooth.
7. Adjust consistency
If too thick, add a splash of broth. If too thin, simmer longer.
8. Serve
Pour over chicken or mix with pasta, potatoes, or vegetables.
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Tips
Do not boil cream — simmer gently to avoid curdling.
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Add cheese gradually to avoid graininess.
Let the sauce reduce for deeper flavor and a silkier texture.
Taste as you go because broth and Parmesan vary in saltiness.
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Variations
Lemon Garlic: Add 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice and lemon zest.
Mushroom: Sauté sliced mushrooms with the garlic.
Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne.
Herb-forward: Add fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil.
Cheesy Alfredo-style: Increase Parmesan for a thicker, richer sauce.
White Wine: Replace ¼ cup of the broth with white wine for acidity.
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Correction (if you meant “corrected name/format”)
Corrected recipe name:
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Sauce
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Enjoy
Serve this creamy, indulgent sauce over your favorite chicken dish and enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen.