Description
Succulent Creamy Garlic Chicken elevates weeknight dinners with its rich, comforting flavors. Italian herbs and tender chicken create a luxurious meal that delights palates and satisfies hunger quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2.5 cups (591 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic
- 3 to 4 tbsps (45 to 60 ml) olive oil
- 0.5 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.5 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps (23 g) flour
- 4 tbsps (28 g) Parmesan cheese
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp mustard powder
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chicken Preparation: Slice chicken breasts into thin, uniform sections. Season comprehensively with salt, black pepper, and Italian herb blend across both surfaces.
- Coating Process: Blend all-purpose flour with Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl. Press chicken pieces firmly into mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Searing Stage: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce chicken pieces in small batches, creating golden-brown exterior by cooking 4-5 minutes per side without overcrowding.
- Flavor Foundation: Reduce heat and add unsalted butter to skillet. Use silicone spatula to incorporate delectable browned chicken remnants, creating rich base for sauce.
- Garlic Infusion: Add whole garlic cloves to melted butter, caramelizing gently until soft and golden. Stir periodically to prevent burning and maximize aromatic potential.
- Sauce Development: Sprinkle flour over garlic-butter mixture, whisking continuously to form smooth roux. Gradually introduce chicken broth, beef bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and dried thyme.
- Cream Integration: Reduce heat and slowly stream heavy cream while stirring. Fold in additional Parmesan cheese until completely melted, creating luxuriously silky sauce with complex flavor profile.
- Final Cooking: Return seared chicken to sauce, coating thoroughly. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and chicken to reach perfect tenderness.
- Serving Suggestion: Remove from heat and plate immediately. Pair with complementary sides like pasta, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to enhance the dish’s rich, creamy essence.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut chicken breasts into uniform, thinner sections for even cooking and faster preparation time.
- Coat Carefully: Press flour-Parmesan mixture firmly onto chicken to create a crispy, flavorful exterior that locks in moisture.
- Watch Browning: Sear chicken in small batches to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a perfect golden-brown crust without steaming the meat.
- Sauce Secrets: Whisk roux consistently and add liquids gradually to prevent lumps and create a smooth, rich sauce that clings perfectly to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg