Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that will quickly become a family favorite. This one-skillet wonder features juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, infused with the deep flavors of caramelized garlic cloves and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also easy to prepare, making cleanup a breeze. Enjoy this delightful recipe that guarantees tender chicken bathed in an irresistible sauce everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 whole cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Flour
- Butter
- Italian seasonings
Instructions
- Season each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings; dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant and golden (2-3 minutes).
- Add flour; whisk in chicken broth gradually. Stir in bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, thyme, and mustard powder; simmer until thickened (5 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet; cover with sauce and simmer on low for another 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and optional Parmesan; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg