Description
Whipping up creamy garlic chicken becomes a delightful weeknight dinner that saves your sanity. Tender chicken bathes in a luxurious sauce that brings serious comfort without complicated cooking moves.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Supporting Flavors:
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Sauce and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- 1 squeeze lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Salt and pepper 2 large chicken breasts, then dust with 1 teaspoon garlic powder across both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F until shimmering.
- Carefully lay seasoned chicken into hot skillet and cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown, creating a crispy exterior.
- Flip chicken and cook additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F throughout the meat.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm while preparing sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and add 6 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for exactly 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour ¾ cup chicken broth into skillet, scraping up caramelized bits from bottom of pan.
- Allow broth to simmer 2-3 minutes, reducing liquid by approximately one-third.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully as it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and optional lemon squeeze before serving immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters for even cooking, so pound cutlets to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness before seasoning.
- Searing creates delicious golden crust, so ensure skillet is hot and chicken doesn’t overcrowd the pan.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and use less Parmesan.
- Fresh garlic delivers maximum flavor, so mince it finely and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg