Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight dinner that combines the perfect blend of herbs, garlic, and creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs total)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cooking Fats
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter, divided
Sauce
- 1 whole garlic bulb (about 8-9 garlic cloves)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts: Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets or use thin-cut chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Season and coat the chicken: Season each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour over both sides and rub it in evenly to coat the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once hot, add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
- Prepare the garlic: While chicken cooks, peel garlic cloves and smash them gently using the side of a large chef’s knife by pressing down with the heel of your hand.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, then the smashed garlic cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté garlic for 3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Make the creamy sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, add garlic powder. Stir and scrape brown bits from skillet bottom. Let sauce simmer 8-10 minutes until it reduces and thickens by about 50%. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken breasts to skillet, spoon creamy garlic sauce over them, and heat through before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can use thin-cut chicken breasts to skip filleting.
- Smashed garlic cloves provide a milder garlic flavor and can be removed before serving if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning in the sauce as needed to taste.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
