Description
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
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg