Creamy Garlic Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is smothered in a rich and flavorful gravy that's easy to make in a single skillet. Caramelized garlic cloves add the perfect balance of gourmet flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 488kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

Chicken

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt/Pepper
3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
⅓ cup flour
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded
3 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce can sub Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon EACH: Dried thyme, mustard powder
3 tablespoons butter
10 whole cloves garlic
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

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.
Combine flour and Parmesan cheese on a plate and measure out remaining ingredients prior to beginning.

Cook the Chicken:

Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½ inch thick. Pat completely dry.
Season each side with Italian seasoning and salt/pepper. Dredge in the flour mixture and tap off excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside.

Make the Sauce:

Melt the butter in the skillet over medium/medium-low heat. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pot, this will add more flavor to the sauce. Add the garlic cloves and let them soften and caramelize for 6-7 minutes.
Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the raw flour smell is gone.
Add the chicken broth mixture (from step 1) in splashes, stirring continuously.
Stir in the cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Add the chicken back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Cover partially and simmer for 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans!

Notes

Pro Tips

If using smaller chicken breasts, consider using 3-4 instead of 2 large.
Mushrooms make a great addition, I like to sauté them separately and stir them into the sauce at the very end. (Or make my Mushroom Chicken!)
This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 99!

Storage

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers do freeze/reheat well.
You can reheat from frozen in the microwave at 50% power. You can also thaw overnight and reheat leftovers in a lightly greased, covered casserole dish at 350 ° for 20 minutes or so.

Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. This recipe makes 4 servings.

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