Creamy Garlic Chicken
A cozy and creamy garlic chicken dish that's quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets or use thin cut chicken
- Salt Salt to taste
- Black pepper Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional, but nice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons all purpose flour for light coating
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced yes, really
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1 handful spinach or chopped parsley optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder if desired. Lightly coat with flour and tap off the extra.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Move it to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan; once melted, add the minced garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, ensuring it becomes fragrant but does not brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add cream and stir, followed by parmesan until it melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and spoon the sauce over top. Simmer for 2 to 4 minutes until warmed through and sauce thickens. If adding spinach, toss it in at the end until wilted.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more parmesan if needed. Optionally, sprinkle parsley for a fresh touch.
Notes
For best results, use thin chicken cutlets and watch the garlic closely to prevent bitterness. Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.