Name: 5 Ingredient Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 3 garlic cloves (grated or minced); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 cup chicken broth (or stock); 1 cup cream or half and half (warmed); 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening); 3 tablespoons cold water (optional, for slurry)

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Introduction

This 5 Ingredient Creamy Garlic Sauce is a simple yet flavorful addition to your favorite dishes. With butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and cream, it comes together quickly and adds a rich, comforting touch to chicken, pasta, or potatoes.

A close-up of a light beige creamy soup with a smooth texture in a white bowl with a subtle gray rim. The soup has small green herb pieces scattered inside and is topped with a light sprinkling of black pepper evenly spread on the surface. A silver spoon is partially dipped into the soup near the upper right side, showing some soup and herbs on it. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves (grated or minced)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup chicken broth (or stock)
1 cup cream or half and half (warmed)

Instructions

Step 1: Warm the cream or half and half and grate the garlic cloves.
Step 2: Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and sauté for about one minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the Italian seasoning and stir to lightly toast the herbs.
Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth and the warmed cream. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 5: Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Step 6 (optional): For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Step 7: Serve the sauce over chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, or toss it with cooked pasta as desired.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh Italian herbs if available for a brighter flavor, or substitute with dried oregano and basil if preferred.
For a dairy-free option, replace cream with coconut milk and butter with olive oil.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing garlic for a subtle spicy kick.
To make the sauce vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Storage

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent separation. If the sauce thickens too much when chilled, thin it with a little milk or broth while reheating.

How to Serve

Four pieces of cooked chicken breast with a light brown sear on the outside are arranged inside a shallow white pan filled with creamy, light yellow sauce. The sauce has a smooth texture with small specks of black pepper scattered on top of both the sauce and chicken. The scene is set on a white marbled surface, highlighting the warm colors of the dish. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze this creamy garlic sauce?

While you can freeze the sauce, note that cream-based sauces may separate after thawing. It’s best to freeze in small portions and reheat gently, stirring well to help recombine the ingredients.

What can I substitute for Italian seasoning?

If you don’t have Italian seasoning, combine equal parts dried oregano, basil, and thyme as a simple and effective substitute.