Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and flavorful skillet dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic-infused creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon better than bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce as substitute)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 whole cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Lightly dredge them in the ⅓ cup of flour mixed with the 4 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until they develop a golden crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the 10 whole garlic cloves and sauté them gently until they caramelize and become fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful to avoid burning the garlic.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the butter and garlic, stirring continuously to form a roux. Slowly pour in the 2 ½ cups chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Add the beef bouillon cube, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, onion powder, thyme, and mustard powder. Stir and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and optional ½ cup Parmesan cheese to enrich the sauce. Continue simmering gently for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Return the seared chicken breasts and any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and allow the chicken to cook through and absorb the flavors for an additional 10-15 minutes. Check occasionally to prevent burning and to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the creamy garlic chicken hot, spooning extra sauce and caramelized garlic cloves on top for a delicious presentation.
Notes
- This dish is great for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 488
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg