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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. With Italian seasonings, a touch of soy sauce, and a luscious creamy texture, it’s a delightful meal that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 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 Cooking

  • 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 (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)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, Italian seasonings, and then dredge them in a mixture of ⅓ cup flour and 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese. This coating helps give the chicken a flavorful crust when cooked.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the Garlic Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons butter and the 10 whole garlic cloves. Sauté the garlic in butter until fragrant and slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. This will infuse the butter with a rich garlic flavor.
  4. Add Seasonings and Broth: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the garlic and butter mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in 2 ½ cups chicken broth along with 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in the broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon mustard powder. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
  5. Simmer the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet with the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through and tender.
  6. Finish the Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, stir in ½ cup heavy cream and optionally ½ cup Parmesan cheese into the sauce, allowing it to melt and create a creamy, rich consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Serve: Serve the creamy garlic chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the chicken. This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Be sure not to overcook the chicken breasts to keep them juicy and tender.
  • If you prefer less garlic intensity, reduce the number of garlic cloves to 5-6.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  • Adding Parmesan cheese to the sauce is optional but adds extra creaminess and flavor.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to manage salt content in the dish.

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