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Creamy garlic chicken on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Creamy Garlic Chicken

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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This easy Creamy Garlic Chicken one-pot recipe has tender chicken breasts drenched in a delicious, dreamy garlic sauce. Made with simple ingredients, each bite is a perfect blend of savory garlic, parmesan and moist chicken. This creamy chicken dish is sure to impress family or guests alike paired with my cheesy mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes and green beans.

Ingredients

1/4 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 thin-sliced chicken breasts

1–2 tablespoons olive oil

For the sauce:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

1 head garlic, peeled and sliced

1 shallot, finely chopped

3/4 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning

3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Optional garnish: freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and then transfer them to a dry plate. Discard any leftover flour mixture. 
  3. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms. Do this in batches if you cannot fit all of the chicken breasts in your pan at once. Adjust the amount of olive oil as needed when cooking in batches. Remove the browned chicken breasts from the pan and set them aside on a plate while you make the sauce. 
  4. Adjust the temperature as needed while you cook the chicken so that the chicken doesn’t burn. I find it works best to use medium-high heat for the first few minutes and turn it down to medium for the rest of the time. 
  5. Add the butter to the same large skillet over medium heat. As the butter melts, use a wooden spoon or spatula to loosen any bits that are stuck to the skillet from browning the chicken. 
  6. Add the sliced garlic and minced shallot to the melted butter. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until the shallot is translucent. 
  7. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
  8. Add the grated parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated into the sauce. 
  9. Add the chicken back to the skillet and let it cook in the sauce on medium heat, covered, for about 5 minutes until heated through. 
  10. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of at least 165℉.
  11. To serve, plate the chicken and spoon the sauce from the skillet over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Storage and reheating instructions:

Store the chicken and garlic sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Reheat over a medium-low heat in a pan on the stove adding a splash of water or chicken broth. Cover with a lid stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minute
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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