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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, savory garlic cream sauce. A restaurant-quality meal made in one pan in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, pounded thin or sliced into cutlets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 10-12 cloves garlic peeled and slightly smashed (or minced if preferred)
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk
  • Chef Knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic cloves. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Let simulate for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is heated through.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.