Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic-infused gravy with Parmesan cheese and caramelized whole garlic cloves, all made in a single skillet for easy preparation and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Sauce and Garnish
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon better than bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (can substitute Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 whole cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings. Dredge each breast evenly with the ⅓ cup of flour mixed with 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, ensuring a light coating to help brown the chicken and add flavor.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Create the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add the butter and whole garlic cloves. Cook gently until the garlic cloves caramelize and soften, being careful not to burn. This process infuses the butter with a rich garlic flavor essential to the dish.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: Stir in onion powder, dried thyme, mustard powder, and 3 tablespoons flour to the butter and garlic mixture, cooking for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, crumbled beef bouillon cube, low sodium soy sauce, and bring to a simmer to thicken.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender, and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and optional ½ cup Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Allow it to gently simmer for another 3-5 minutes, creating a creamy, smooth texture.
- Serve: Plate the chicken breasts, spoon the creamy garlic sauce and caramelized garlic cloves over the top. Serve warm with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- Whole garlic cloves caramelize nicely and add a gourmet flavor—do not mash them into the sauce.
- Use low sodium broth and soy sauce to better control the salt level in the dish.
- For a thicker sauce, increase the amount of flour in roux slightly or simmer longer.
- Optional Parmesan added at the end boosts creaminess and adds extra cheesy depth.
- Pair this dish with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 488 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1860 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 111 mg
