Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and served in a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce. The dish is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and makes for a comforting and elegant meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Cooking Fats
- 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 the chicken: Using a sharp knife, 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 and rub it in until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare the garlic: While the chicken cooks, peel the garlic cloves and smash each clove with the side of a large chef's knife, pressing down with the heel of your hand.
- Sauté the garlic: To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tbsp butter and the smashed garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté garlic for 3 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Make the sauce: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Add garlic powder and stir, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes until reduced and thickened by about half. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the chicken, and heat through. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- If short on time, use 2.5 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic instead of fresh cloves.
- Use medium-low heat when sautéing garlic to prevent burning and bitterness.
- Make sure to coat the chicken thoroughly with flour to get a nice golden crust.
- Cover the cooked chicken to keep it warm while preparing the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 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
