Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe combines tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned and cooked in just one skillet, this comforting dish is easy to prepare and makes a delicious meal for any night of the week.
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
For Cooking
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter, divided
Garlic 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, fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets or use thin-cut chicken breasts. Season each cutlet evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Then sprinkle all-purpose flour over both sides and rub gently to coat.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When hot, add chicken cutlets and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet, place on a clean plate, and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare Garlic: Peel garlic cloves from the bulb. Using the side of a large chef’s knife, carefully smash each clove by pressing down with the heel of your hand to release flavor.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the smashed garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté garlic for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until cloves are lightly browned and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make Sauce: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Add garlic powder and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom for extra flavor. Let the sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes until it reduces and thickens by approximately 50%. Taste the sauce and season with about 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper as needed.
- Finish and Serve: Return chicken cutlets to the skillet and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over them. Allow the chicken to heat through briefly. Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy garlic chicken.
Notes
- You can use thin-cut chicken breasts to skip filleting.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic; cook it over medium-low heat and stir frequently.
- The sauce thickens as it simmers; do not fully cover the skillet to allow reduction.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6.5 oz)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
