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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and served in a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce. The dish combines simple ingredients like garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream to create a comforting yet elegant entrée ready in just 40 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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

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

  1. Prepare Chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thin cutlets or use pre-thinned chicken breasts to ensure even cooking.
  2. Season and Flour: Season each chicken cutlet with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle both sides evenly with flour and rub it in to coat thoroughly.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When hot, add the chicken. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  4. Prepare Garlic: While the chicken cooks, peel the garlic cloves and smash each clove gently using the flat side of a chef's knife for better flavor release.
  5. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the smashed garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté for 3 minutes until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant, stirring often to prevent burning.
  6. Create Sauce: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Add garlic powder and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing it to reduce and thicken by about half. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Let the chicken warm through in the sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, simmer longer until desired consistency is reached.
  • Use thin-cut chicken breasts or slice chicken before cooking for quicker, even cooking.
  • Be careful not to burn garlic while sautéing; keep heat medium-low and stir frequently.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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