Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken is smothered in a rich and flavorful gravy that’s easy to make in a single skillet. Caramelized garlic cloves add the perfect balance of gourmet flavor.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt/Pepper
3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
⅓ cup flour
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon EACH: Dried thyme, mustard powder
3 tablespoons butter
10 whole cloves garlic
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine the chicken broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme in a large measuring cup and set aside.
2. Combine flour and Parmesan cheese on a plate.
3. Slice the chicken in half lengthwise. Pound to ½ inch thick and pat dry.
4. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then dredge in flour mixture.
5. Heat oil in a skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
6. Melt butter. Caramelize garlic for 6–7 minutes.
7. Add flour. Cook 1–2 minutes.
8. Add broth mixture slowly while stirring.
9. Stir in cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add Parmesan.
10. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 minutes.
11. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Mushrooms make a great addition.
Smaller chicken breasts may be used.
This recipe appears in The Cozy Cookbook on page 99.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American