Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delightful one-pan dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a gourmet experience with a rich, savory garlic sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe boasts the irresistible flavors of caramelized garlic combined with Italian seasonings, all cooked to perfection in just one skillet. With its creamy texture and aromatic components, it’s sure to impress at any meal. Pair it with pasta, rice, or fresh vegetables for a satisfying feast that caters to various tastes.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy 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
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings; dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic cloves until golden. Add flour and stir for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring; dissolve the beef bouillon cube in the mixture.
- Stir in soy sauce, onion powder, thyme, and mustard powder.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg