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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This creamy garlic chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts seared to a golden crust and simmered in a rich, flavorful garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and complemented by a luscious sauce made from garlic cloves, chicken broth, cream, and parmesan cheese, this dish is a comforting and elegant dinner option that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 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

Sauce and Other Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon better than bouillon)
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (can substitute Worcestershire sauce)
  • 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, for extra cheesiness)

Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Combine the chicken broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. On a plate, mix together the flour and Parmesan cheese. Measure out all remaining ingredients before starting.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner slices. Cover with plastic wrap and gently pound with the textured side of a meat mallet until about ½ inch thick. Pat the slices completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Season and Dredge: Season each chicken slice on both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour and Parmesan mixture, tapping off any excess.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken slices in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Make the Sauce – Garlic: Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and melt the butter in the same skillet. Using a silicone spatula, scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor into the sauce. Add the whole garlic cloves and cook them, allowing them to soften and caramelize gently for 6 to 7 minutes.
  6. Make the Sauce – Roux: Sprinkle in the 3 tablespoons of flour over the melted butter and garlic, stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw flour smell dissipates and the mixture starts to turn golden.
  7. Add Broth Mixture: Gradually pour in the chicken broth mixture in small splashes while stirring continuously to prevent lumps, forming a smooth sauce base.
  8. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and gradually mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken pieces along with any juices that collected on the plate back into the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken, cover partially, and let simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors and finish cooking the chicken through.
  10. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, you can add a bit more flour during the roux stage.
  • Make sure to pat chicken dry before seasoning to get a nice sear.
  • Caramelizing garlic cloves slowly adds a sweet, mellow flavor; don’t rush this step.
  • You can substitute the bouillon cube with homemade chicken stock for a fresher taste.
  • For a lower fat alternative, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.
  • Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and used as a creamy base for pasta or vegetables.

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