Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

from thecozycook.com
Main Course
55 min
488 kcal / serving

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 largeboneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt/pepper
  • 3 teaspoonsitalian seasonings
  • ⅓ cupflour
  • 4 tablespoonsparmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 ½ cupschicken broth
  • 1beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
  • 1 teaspoonlow sodium soy sauce (can sub worcestershire sauce)
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • ½ teaspooneach: dried thyme, mustard powder
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 10whole cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoonsflour
  • ½ cupheavy cream
  • ½ cupparmesan cheese ((optional))

Directions

Prep work:

  1. 1

    Combine the chicken broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine flour and Parmesan cheese on a plate and measure out remaining ingredients prior to beginning.

Cook the chicken:

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½ inch thick. Pat completely dry.

  2. 2

    Season each side with Italian seasoning and salt/pepper. Dredge in the flour mixture and tap off excess.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside.

Make the sauce:

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in the skillet over medium/medium-low heat. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pot, this will add more flavor to the sauce. Add the garlic cloves and let them soften and caramelize for 6-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the raw flour smell is gone.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken broth mixture (from step 1) in splashes, stirring continuously.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Cover partially and simmer for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans!