Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. Perfect for garlic lovers and an easy comfort food dinner that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
Sauce and Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 whole head garlic, cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season them generously with salt and pepper, then dredge each cutlet lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken cutlets and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they develop a golden crust and are cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low if using cast iron. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the peeled garlic cloves and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant.
- Make Sauce Base: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Allow the mixture to bubble and simmer for about 4 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by about half, intensifying the flavors.
- Add Cream and Finish: Stir the heavy cream into the pan and return the chicken cutlets to the sauce. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken well. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over it. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs if preferred, but cook times may vary.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a coconut cream alternative for a dairy-free option.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness; cook on medium-low heat when sautéing the cloves.
- Serve this dish with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 313 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 169 mg
