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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
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Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender, seasoned chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce with Parmesan cheese. This comforting meal pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 10 whole garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Combine chicken broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and dried thyme in a large measuring cup with a spout. Set aside. In a separate plate, mix the flour and Parmesan cheese for dredging. Measure out all other ingredients before beginning cooking.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner pieces. Place between sheets of saran wrap and pound to about ½ inch thickness using the textured side of a meat mallet. Pat dry completely. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece in the flour-Parmesan mixture, shaking off excess. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Set chicken aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium/medium-low and melt butter in the same skillet. Use a silicone spatula to scrape browned bits from the bottom to add flavor. Add whole garlic cloves and let them soften and caramelize, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually add the prepared chicken broth mixture in splashes, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Pour in the heavy cream, bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
  4. Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Spoon sauce over the chicken. Partially cover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chicken to finish cooking through.
  5. Serve: Garnish the creamy garlic chicken with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For thinner, more evenly cooked chicken, pounding to ½ inch thickness is key.
  • Caramelizing the garlic slowly enhances the sauce’s depth of flavor without bitterness.
  • Using the same skillet to make the sauce incorporates flavorful browned bits from cooking the chicken.
  • Adjust salt and seasoning at the end if needed, especially if Parmesan cheese is added.
  • This dish pairs well with simple side dishes such as mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

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Keywords: Creamy garlic chicken, Parmesan chicken, garlic cream sauce, easy chicken dinner, comfort food

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