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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is smothered in a rich and flavorful gravy that's easy to make in a single skillet.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 488 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Measuring cup
  • meat mallet
  • silicone spatula
  • plate

Ingredients
  

Chicken

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

Sauce

  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cube beef bouillon or 1 teaspoon better than bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce can sub 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
 

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 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. This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 99!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 488kcal
Keyword chicken, Creamy Garlic Chicken, Easy Recipe, Garlic, one skillet
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