Description
Garlic chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with tender, juicy meat bathed in a creamy sauce that whispers pure deliciousness. Packed with robust flavor and simple ingredients, this dish turns an ordinary evening into something special that everyone around the table will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 45 garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken breasts by patting them completely dry with paper towels. Mix 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika in a small bowl.
- Evenly coat both sides of the 4 chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture. Dust each piece with ¼ cup all-purpose flour, gently shaking off excess powder.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place the floured chicken into the hot pan and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium (350°F). Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4-5 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 45-60 seconds until fragrant and golden.
- Pour ¾ cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the pan’s bottom. Let the liquid simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling each piece into the creamy sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes, occasionally spooning sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish just before serving. Plate your creamy garlic chicken with your favorite side of mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- Always pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and the best possible sear on the chicken.
- Avoid burning the garlic by cooking it briefly and watching the heat carefully, as burnt garlic turns bitter and ruins the sauce’s delicate flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less butter, which still maintains the creamy texture while reducing calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 48 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg