Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, golden chicken cutlets smothered in a rich and flavorful creamy garlic sauce, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging (about 1/4 cup)
Cooking Ingredients
- 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 whipping cream
- Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 4 smaller cutlets. Season generously with salt and pepper, then coat each cutlet evenly in flour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and sauté for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the garlic: Reduce heat to medium or medium-low if using cast iron. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the peeled garlic cloves and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the cloves are lightly browned on the outside.
- Deglaze and reduce: Pour in the chicken broth, add the lemon juice and garlic powder. Let the mixture bubble and reduce for about 4 minutes until the liquid is noticeably thickened.
- Add cream and finish cooking: Stir in the heavy cream. Return the chicken cutlets to the pan, allowing them to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is an easy and delicious comfort food option, perfect for garlic lovers.
- Use chicken broth or stock with low sodium if you want to control salt levels.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Make sure not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness; it should be lightly browned only.
- Serve this creamy garlic chicken with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 313 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 169 mg
