This Creamy Garlic Chicken is smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy that’s made easily in just one skillet. Caramelized garlic cloves elevate the dish with a gourmet touch, and the savory sauce is perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes and pairing with roasted green beans. Get ready to discover your new favorite meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep Work:
- In a bowl, combine chicken broth, bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme. Set aside.
- On a plate, mix the flour and Parmesan cheese. Prepare and measure the rest of your ingredients.
2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice the chicken breasts into 2-3 thinner pieces. Place the pieces in a freezer bag or between plastic wrap and pound them to ½ inch thick. Pat dry.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set the chicken aside and keep the browned bits in the skillet.
3. Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Use a spatula to scrape up the browned bits. Add the garlic cloves and let them caramelize for 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw flour smell is gone and it starts to brown.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth mixture, stirring continuously.
- Stir in the cream and bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese (if using).
4. Finish the Dish:
- Add the chicken back to the pan, along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
5. Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a complete meal!