Tender chicken simmered in a silky garlic-cream sauce with warm spices — this is the kind of comforting weeknight dinner everyone asks for twice. A quick sear builds flavor, then the cream and garlic do the rest in one pan. If you love creamy chicken dinners, do not miss our Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Sauce and Creamy Rice Skillet with Chicken and Zucchini.
Ingredients
- 600 g (1.3 lb) chicken (thighs or breast pieces)
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp khmeli-suneli (or mixed herbs)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- A splash of vegetable oil, for searing
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet with a little oil until golden on all sides.
- Add the spices and garlic, then pour in the cream (add a splash of hot water if the sauce is too thick).
- Cover with a lid and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro 5 minutes before the end, or right after taking the pan off the heat.
- Serve with any side you like — rice, potatoes, or pasta.
Tips
- Sear the chicken in a hot pan without moving it — that golden crust is pure flavor.
- If the sauce thickens too much, a splash of hot water brings it back to silky.
- Serious Eats explains the science of creamy pan sauces beautifully, and Allrecipes has more comfort-food classics.
Nutrition (per 100 g):
169.7 kcal, protein 9.4 g, fat 11.4 g, carbs 7.6 g.