Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, the dish balances Italian seasoning and fresh garlic with a luscious creamy broth reduction.
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 Chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets or use thin-cut chicken breasts. Season each breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour over both sides of the chicken breasts and rub it in until evenly coated.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Once hot, add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare Garlic: While chicken cooks, peel garlic cloves and smash each with the side of a large chef's knife by pressing down with the heel of your hand.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 Tbsp butter, then garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté garlic for 3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Make Sauce: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, add garlic powder, and stir while scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Simmer the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes until reduced and thickened by about 50%. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over them, and heat through. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- For convenience, use 2.5 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic instead of fresh garlic cloves.
- Ensure frequent stirring of garlic during sauté to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
