Description
This creamy garlic chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and served in a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce. It's an easy stovetop dish that brings together hearty flavors with a smooth, creamy texture, perfect for a comforting 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
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter, divided
Sauce
- 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 for even cooking.
- Season and flour: Season each chicken cutlet with Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour over both sides and rub it in until coated evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare garlic: Peel the garlic cloves from the bulb and smash each clove gently with the side of a large chef's knife to release flavor.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon 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 prevent burning.
- Make the sauce: Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 3/4 cup heavy cream into the skillet. Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and stir while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until it has reduced and thickened by about half.
- Season sauce: Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed, approximately 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper are recommended.
- Finish the dish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy garlic sauce over them, and allow the chicken to heat through for a minute or two.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a juicier result.
- If you prefer a shortcut, use 2.5 tablespoons of pre-minced garlic instead of fresh garlic cloves.
- Make sure to stir the garlic often when sautéing to avoid burning it and creating bitterness.
- Adjust salt and pepper in the sauce to your taste after simmering.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
