Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, it's easy to prepare and yields a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs. total)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1 whole garlic bulb (about 8-9 garlic cloves)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Using a sharp knife, fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets or use thin-cut chicken breasts for even cooking. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Then sprinkle flour over both sides and rub it in evenly to coat.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare Garlic: While chicken cooks, peel the garlic cloves and smash them gently using the side of a large chef's knife by pressing down with the heel of your hand.
- Sauté Garlic: To the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the smashed garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Make Sauce: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet with garlic. Add garlic powder and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes until it thickens by about half. Taste and adjust seasoning with approximately 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper if needed.
- Finish Dish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy garlic sauce over them, and heat through for a few minutes. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your creamy garlic chicken!
Notes
- For a different protein option, boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
- If short on time or garlic preparation is a concern, substitute 2.5 tablespoons of pre-minced garlic for the fresh garlic cloves.
- Make sure to stir garlic frequently while sautéing to prevent burning and bitterness.
- Letting the sauce reduce properly is key for a thick and flavorful finish.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
