Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

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20 min
4 servings

Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. All on the table in less than 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways to make 4 schnitzels
  • 1 tsp salt flakes
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ cup plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 300 ml thickened/heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Mashed potatoes, steamed rice or pasta
  • Steamed greens
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • Lemon wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, onion powder and thyme. Press the chicken into the flour so that all sides are evenly coated. 

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked, turning once halfway through.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate. 

  4. 4

    To the same pan, add the butter for the sauce. Once melted, add the garlic, stirring for 30 seconds. 

  5. 5

    Add the chicken stock and cook for 1-2 minutes until it has evaporated by at least half. Stir in the thickened cream and Dijon mustard, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

  6. 6

    Stir through the Parmesan cheese, season to taste, and return the chicken to the pan for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is heated through. Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes or pasta and a side of steamed greens. Top with freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.