Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce infused with caramelized garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this one-skillet wonder is not only easy to prepare but also delivers gourmet flavors that will impress your family and friends. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can enjoy a comforting meal that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Treat yourself to this delightful creamy garlic chicken tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 whole cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (can sub Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: Dried thyme, mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour (for creaminess)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings. Dredge in flour until well coated.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté whole garlic cloves until golden brown and aromatic.
- Add chicken broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, thyme, mustard powder, and remaining flour to the skillet; whisk together and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes until fully cooked. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot over your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg