Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, savory garlic cream sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious. The caramelized garlic adds a depth of flavor that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables, this versatile meal is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 whole cloves of garlic
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Italian seasonings
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic cloves; sauté until garlic is caramelized.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add beef bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, thyme, and mustard powder; simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; return chicken to the skillet and cook until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg