Garlic Chicken Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Garlic Chicken Sauce, a quick and easy recipe perfect for elevating your weeknight dinners. This sumptuous sauce combines the bold flavor of garlic sautéed in rich, unsalted butter with the silky smoothness of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a luxurious finish. Thickened with a simple roux and infused with fresh parsley, this velvety sauce pairs beautifully with grilled, baked, or pan-seared chicken. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for a cozy family meal or an impressive dinner party dish. Bursting with flavor and easy to make, Garlic Chicken Sauce is destined to be a new favorite in your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until fragrant but not browned.
Whisk in the flour, creating a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking, ensuring the mixture stays smooth and lump-free.
Add the heavy cream and continue whisking until the mixture is fully combined and begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh flavor boost.
Serve warm over grilled, baked, or pan-seared chicken. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.2 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.0 g | 425% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3742 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 979 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
