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Creamy Garlic Chicken

A delicious main course featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful garlic-infused cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 488
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts Ensure they are patted dry for better browning.
  • to taste Salt Season generously to enhance flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Season generously to enhance flavor.
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings Adds a wonderful herbaceous note.
  • ⅓ cup flour For dredging the chicken and thickening the sauce.
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (shredded) Imparts a nutty richness to the dish.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Used for sautéing the chicken until golden brown.
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth Forms the base of the creamy sauce.
  • 1 beef bouillon cube Deepens the flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce Can substitute Worcestershire sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances the overall flavor without being overpowering.
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme These spices complement the garlic beautifully.
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder These spices complement the garlic beautifully.
  • 3 tablespoons butter Essential for richness in the sauce.
  • 10 whole cloves garlic The star ingredient that caramelizes to perfection.
  • 3 tablespoons flour Helps thicken the gravy further after adding broth.
  • ½ cup heavy cream Makes the sauce luxuriously creamy.
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional) For an extra cheesy finish if desired.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by gathering all your ingredients and measuring them out for easy access during cooking.
  2. Season and Dredge: Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper before dredging them in flour to create a light coating.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts once hot; cook until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Remove chicken from skillet and add butter along with garlic cloves; sauté until garlic is caramelized and fragrant.
  5. Create Gravy Base: Sprinkle additional flour over garlic then slowly whisk in chicken broth along with bouillon cube until smooth.
  6. Finish with Cream: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through and coated in sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 21gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1860mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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