Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce made with Parmesan and a blend of herbs. The dish combines the savory taste of garlic and Italian seasonings with a luscious creamy broth, perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- â…“ cup flour, for dredging
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 whole cloves of garlic
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (can substitute Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season and Dredge Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess to prepare for searing.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until both sides are golden brown. Once seared, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the whole garlic cloves. Cook until the garlic turns golden brown and fragrant. Remove the garlic cloves from the skillet to prevent burning.
- Prepare Sauce Base: Whisk together the chicken broth, bouillon cube, low sodium soy sauce, onion powder, dried thyme, mustard powder, and flour directly in the skillet. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to simmer and slightly thickens.
- Simmer Chicken in Creamy Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts and sautéed garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and the sauce to thicken and develop flavor.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to better control the salt level in the dish.
- Replacing garlic cloves with minced garlic will intensify the garlic flavor, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add the optional ½ cup of Parmesan cheese or increase the cream slightly.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- If preferred, boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used for juicier meat.
