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Lactose-free creamy garlic chicken in a skillet with fresh parsley
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Lactose-Free Creamy Garlic Chicken

A skillet of lactose-free creamy garlic chicken made with tender chicken breasts, garlic, creamy sauce, herbs, and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: diner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lactose-free butter or olive oil
  • 5 –6 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 cup lactose-free cooking cream or unsweetened dairy-free cooking cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or frying pan
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Season the Chicken
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with paprika, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. For thicker chicken breasts, you can gently pound them to an even thickness. This helps them cook more evenly.
  4. Sear the Chicken
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5–6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  7. Cook the Garlic
  8. Reduce the heat to medium and add the lactose-free butter or another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  9. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
  10. Make the Creamy Sauce
  11. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  12. Add the lactose-free cooking cream and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir well and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
  13. Return the Chicken to the Skillet
  14. Place the chicken breasts back into the sauce.
  15. Reduce the heat and let everything simmer together for another 3–5 minutes. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
  16. The sauce should become slightly thicker while the chicken absorbs the garlic and herb flavors.
  17. Finish and Serve
  18. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chicken with fresh parsley.
  19. Serve immediately with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use lactose-free cooking cream or an unsweetened dairy-free cream alternative.
  • Check ingredient labels to ensure all packaged products are lactose-free.
  • For thicker chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness for more consistent cooking.
  • Do not let the garlic brown too much, as it can become bitter.
  • Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating leftovers if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • For extra flavor, finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.