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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, pounded chicken breasts pan-seared to a golden crust and simmered in a rich, flavorful garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Infused with Italian seasonings, garlic cloves, and a blend of chicken broth and cream, this comforting dish is perfect served alongside mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ cup 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 (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)

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. Set this mixture aside for later use. Measure out the remaining ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and gently pound with the textured side of a meat mallet until about ½ inch thick. Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Season and Dredge: Season both sides of the chicken slices evenly with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. On a plate, combine the flour and shredded Parmesan cheese. Dredge each chicken piece in this mixture, making sure to coat thoroughly, then tap off any excess flour.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, place the chicken in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side or until a golden crust forms. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. Make the Garlic Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and melt the butter in the same skillet. Use a silicone spatula to scrape and 'clean' the bottom of the skillet to incorporate browned bits into the sauce for added flavor. Add the whole garlic cloves and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes until they soften and start to caramelize.
  6. Add Flour to the Sauce: Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons of flour over the garlic and butter mixture. Cook the flour for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the raw flour smell disappears and the mixture becomes slightly golden.
  7. Incorporate Broth Mixture: Slowly add the reserved chicken broth mixture from step 1 in splashes, stirring continuously to avoid lumps and create a smooth sauce base.
  8. Finish the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is creamy.
  9. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet along with any juices that have collected on the plate. Spoon the sauce over the chicken pieces. Partially cover the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors and the sauce to thicken further.
  10. Serve: Garnish the creamy garlic chicken with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a complete, comforting meal.

Notes

  • To ensure the chicken cooks evenly, pounding it to an even ½-inch thickness is key.
  • Caramelizing the whole garlic cloves slowly brings out their natural sweetness and mellows the garlic flavor in the sauce.
  • You can substitute the beef bouillon cube with vegetable bouillon to keep the recipe lighter or vegetarian-friendly if you omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer a bit longer before adding the chicken back in.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

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