Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken features tender chicken simmered in a smooth, savory sauce. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect with bread or rice.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180ml) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast into 2 thin cutlets. Sprinkle 12 teaspoon salt and 14 teaspoon black pepper across both surfaces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet at 375°F (190°C). Sear chicken pieces for exactly 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from pan. Lower temperature to medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Dust 1 tablespoon flour into the skillet. Stir continuously for 1 minute to create a smooth roux.
- Pour 34 cup chicken broth into the pan. Scrape pan bottom to release caramelized bits. Whisk until liquid becomes smooth.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream, 12 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 14 teaspoon garlic powder, 14 teaspoon onion powder, and 12 teaspoon salt. Simmer sauce for 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle 14 cup Parmesan cheese into sauce. Stir until cheese completely melts.
- Return chicken to skillet. Coat each piece with sauce. Warm for 3 minutes at 250°F (120°C).
- Optional: Scatter fresh chopped parsley across the top before serving.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts carefully to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- For a lower-carb version, replace flour with cornstarch or skip the roux entirely.
- Fresh garlic provides more intense flavor compared to pre-minced jarred garlic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg