Description
Creamy garlic chicken brings Italian-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with rich, velvety sauce and tender meat. Fragrant herbs and garlic meld perfectly, creating a luxurious meal guaranteed to satisfy hungry families seeking delicious, satisfying cuisine you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Coating:
- 3 teaspoons (3 tsp) Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (3 tbsp) flour
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (3 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic
- Olive oil (3 to 4 tablespoons)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by slicing each into three thinner, uniform sections to ensure rapid and consistent cooking. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and a fragrant Italian herb blend on both surfaces.
- In a shallow mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (120 grams / ) with finely grated Parmesan cheese. Thoroughly coat each chicken piece by pressing the mixture firmly, creating an even, adherent layer.
- Warm olive oil (30 milliliters / ) in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until it ripples. Carefully place chicken pieces in small batches to prevent overcrowding, searing for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Reduce heat and introduce unsalted butter (28 grams / ) to the same skillet. Use a silicone spatula to scrape and incorporate the flavorful browned remnants from chicken cooking.
- Add whole garlic cloves to melted butter, allowing them to gently caramelize for 6-7 minutes. Stir periodically to prevent burning and achieve a soft, golden appearance.
- Dust flour (15 grams / ) over the garlic-butter mixture, whisking continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth, fragrant roux that will naturally thicken the sauce.
- Gradually pour chicken broth (240 milliliters / ) into the roux, stirring consistently. Incorporate beef bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Lower flame and slowly stream heavy cream (120 milliliters / ) while stirring. Fold in additional grated Parmesan cheese (30 grams / ) until completely melted, creating a luxuriously silky sauce.
- Gently reintroduce seared chicken pieces into the sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and allow to simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Accompany with your preferred side dishes such as pasta, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to absorb the rich, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prepping, these chicken breasts transform into a restaurant-worthy dish with minimal kitchen effort.
- Cutting chicken into thinner sections ensures faster, more even cooking while maximizing flavor absorption during searing.
- Parmesan-flour coating creates a delectable crispy exterior that locks in moisture and adds a subtle nutty complexity to each bite.
- Caramelizing whole garlic cloves releases deep, mellow flavors that infuse the entire sauce with aromatic richness.
- Gradual cream and broth incorporation builds a silky, luxurious sauce that clings beautifully to each chicken piece, creating a mouthwatering final presentation.
- Resting the chicken in the sauce for those final moments allows deep flavor penetration, guaranteeing tender, juicy results every single time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg