Garlic Chicken Sauce Recipe

Transform a simple weeknight meal into a culinary masterpiece with this quick and easy Garlic Chicken Sauce! Made with pantry staples, this surprisingly complex sauce delivers incredible flavor in just 15 minutes. Elevate chicken cutlets, mashed potatoes, pasta, shrimp, seafood, pork, or even vegetables with its rich, garlicky goodness. Perfect for spaghetti, linguine, penne, and spaetzle, it's also a fantastic shortcut for creamy chicken casseroles – ditch the canned soup and embrace homemade flavor! Customize it with extra garlic, a pinch of cayenne for a kick, or your favorite herbs. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 95.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Chicken Sauce

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How to Make Garlic Chicken Sauce

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Whisk in 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 1/4 cup of heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately over your favorite protein and/or pasta.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

18g

Carbs

2g