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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets sautéed to golden perfection and topped with a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. With a buttery garlic-infused base, chicken broth, and a touch of lemon juice, this dish is comforting and elegant, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Flour (for dredging)

Cooking Fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)

Sauce

  • 1 whole head garlic (cloves peeled)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream

Garnish

  • Parsley (chopped, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 4 smaller, thinner cutlets. Season them generously with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge each piece in flour to coat completely.
  2. Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Cook the garlic: Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low if using cast iron. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the peeled garlic cloves and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant.
  4. Deglaze and reduce: Pour in the chicken broth, add lemon juice and garlic powder to the pan. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce for about 4 minutes until the liquid has decreased noticeably.
  5. Add cream and finish cooking: Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken cutlets to the pan. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, allow the cream to reduce further by cooking a few extra minutes.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce richness, but the sauce may be less thick.
  • Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for better flavor.
  • Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables to make a complete meal.
  • If you prefer less garlic intensity, reduce the number of cloves accordingly.

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