Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting and elegant meal, it combines simple ingredients like garlic, cream, and chicken broth to create an irresistible dish that's quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 whole head garlic, cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 smaller cutlets. Season them generously with salt and pepper, then coat each piece evenly with flour.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken cutlets and sauté for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Garlic: Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the peeled garlic cloves and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is lightly browned.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and sprinkle the garlic powder into the pan. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce for about 4 minutes until the liquid has thickened noticeably.
- Add Cream and Simmer: Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces further and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when searing chicken to ensure it browns properly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 313 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 169 mg
