Description
This creamy garlic chicken recipe features juicy pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic cream sauce. It makes an easy, comforting meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 lbs total)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)
- 8–9 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets.
- Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly dredge each cutlet in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Add smashed garlic cloves and cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and scrape up browned bits from the pan bottom.
- Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and reduces by half.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Simmer gently for 2 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American