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Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. The dish is seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, simmered to perfection, making it a delicious and comforting main course perfect for any dinner.

Ingredients

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

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets or use thin-cut chicken breasts. Season each piece with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle flour over both sides and rub in evenly to coat the chicken.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and keep it warm on a plate.
  3. Prepare the Garlic: While the chicken cooks, peel garlic cloves and smash them with the side of a large chef's knife by pressing down with the heel of your hand.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Add the smashed garlic cloves and sauté over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  5. Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then add garlic powder. Stir well, scraping brown bits from the skillet bottom. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens by half. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over it. Heat through briefly before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts if preferred.
  • If short on time, 2.5 tablespoons of pre-minced garlic can be used instead of whole garlic cloves.
  • For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer a bit longer to reduce further.
  • Serve this dish with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice to complete the meal.

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