40 Cloves Garlic Chicken (One Pot)

Quick and easy 40 cloves garlic chicken recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop. This 30 minute meal is loaded with garlic and Italian flavors.

If you like my One Pot Honey Garlic Chicken or my One Pan Chili Lime Chicken ,I have a feeling you would like this one pot garlic chicken recipe too. You guys know how much I love garlic and I think a meal is incomplete without it.

Key ingredients

• Olive oil- Used for extra flavor and saute.
• Butter– Use unsalted for best results.
• Chicken– I like to use cubed boneless chicken.
• Spices and seasonings- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning add to the overall flavor.
• 40 cloves– Use whole, not minced or chopped.
• White wine- This will boos the overall flavor of the recipe.
• Chicken broth- Use low sodium so the dish doesn’t become too salty.
• Lemon juice- Adds a bit of tang that compliments overall dish.
• Garnish– Use fresh parsley to complete the dish.

Variations

• Add potatoes- Add 1 cup potatoes (cut into cubes) in this recipe.
• Use chicken thighs– Replace chicken breast with thighs.
• Make chicken wings– Replace chicken breast with wings.
• Use on pasta- Serve this chicken with boiled spaghetti or just toss boiled noodles in the pot with the chicken and sauce. Garnish with some shredded parmesan cheese.
• Creamy option- You can do this 1 of 2 ways. First, dilute cornstarch or flour with some water and mix that into the sauce. Or just add 1/3 cup cream cheese and mix that into the sauce. This will change the flavor a bit.

How do I cook garlic chicken breast?

1. Heat oil and butter– In a nonstick pot.
2. Cook chicken– Until no longer pink.
3. Add in– Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, broth, wine, lemon juice and mix.
4. Cover with lid– And cook for a few minutes.
5. Uncover and cook– Until liquid is reduced.
6. Garnish– With parsley and enjoy.

What to serve with chicken in garlic sauce?

• Rice- Such as Chicken Fried Rice (One Pot) or Vegetable Fried Rice (One Pot).
• Pasta- Like spaghetti, linguine, Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) and Spaghetti Squash (Instant Pot).
• Salad– Including this Easy Green Salad (One Bowl) that seems to go with just about anything.
• Soup- Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe (One Pot) is a great option to balance out the protein.

Tips and techniques

• Use unsalted butter and low sodium broth– To prevent the meal from becoming too salty.
• Whole chicken breasts or thighs or drumsticks– Can easily be used in this recipe. I like to use cube sized chicken breast pieces because they cook faster.
• Don’t chop the garlic into small pieces– Because whole garlic needs to be used.
• Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning– Based on your preference.
• You can substitute white wine- With additional low sodium chicken broth.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Make ahead– This can be make up to 2 days before serving if kept in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat before serving. This can also be served after freezing (see below), but fresh is always best.
• Refrigerate– Place in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
• Freeze– Place in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge, reheat, and serve.
• Reheat– Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

More One Pot Chicken Recipes:

• One Pot Chicken and Rice
• One Pot Pineapple Chicken
• One Pot Honey Sriracha Chicken
• Chicken and Broccoli (One Pot)
• Chinese Jalapeno Chicken (One Pot)

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One Pot Garlic Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Quick and easy 40 cloves garlic chicken recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop. This 30 minute meal is loaded with garlic and Italian flavors. 

Yield: 4 People

Ingredients

• 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp Butter, Unsalted
• 2 pounds Boneless chicken, Cut into 2 inch cubes
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• Salt, To taste
• Pepper, To taste
• 40 cloves Garlic, Fresh, Whole
• 1/2 cup White wine, Or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Chicken broth, Low sodium
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Parsley, Fresh, Roughly chopped, For garnish

Instructions 

• Heat oil and butter in a nonstick pan over medium high heat.
  
• Add chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and cook on both sides until no longer pink. 
• Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant. 
• Add wine, broth, lemon juice and mix.
• Cover and cook for about 8 minutes. 
• Remove lid and cook uncovered until liquid is reduced and sauce becomes thick to your desired consistency. 
• Garnish with parsley and enjoy. 

Notes

• Read all my tips above.
• Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 50g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 156mg, Sodium: 462mg, Potassium: 1019mg, Fiber: 1g, Vitamin A: 300IU, Vitamin C: 15.4mg, Calcium: 88mg, Iron: 2mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, French, Italian

Calories: 375

Author: Abeer