Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, savory garlic sauce, all made in one skillet for easy cleanup. This recipe is not only quick and simple to prepare but also delivers gourmet flavors that will impress your family and friends. With caramelized garlic cloves and a creamy gravy, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 10 whole cloves garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings. Dredge in flour until fully coated.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat and add butter and garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook until garlic is caramelized (3-4 minutes).
- Whisk in flour to create a roux; gradually add chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Add bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, thyme, and mustard powder; stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and additional Parmesan if desired; simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg