Creamy Garlic Chicken

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken is smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce that’s super easy to whip up in a single skillet. Caramelized garlic cloves give it a gourmet touch, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp 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

Prep Work:

  1. Mix the chicken broth, bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme. Set aside.
  2. On a plate, combine flour and Parmesan cheese for dredging. Gather all remaining ingredients.

Prepare and Cook the Chicken:

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into 2-3 thinner pieces. Place them between plastic wrap or in a freezer bag and pound to ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Pat dry.
  2. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge both sides in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside, leaving the browned bits in the pan.

Make the Sauce:

  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Scrape up the brown bits with a silicone spatula.
  2. Add garlic cloves and cook for 6-7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until the flour starts to brown.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth mixture, stirring constantly, followed by the cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Spoon sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes to thicken the sauce.

Serving Suggestions: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a comforting, hearty meal!