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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
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This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe offers tender, golden-browned chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, the sauce combines sautéed garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and heavy cream, finished with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor.

Ingredients

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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 Chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season generously with salt and pepper, then coat each piece evenly with flour to prepare for sautéing.
  2. Sauté Chicken: Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Cook Garlic: Lower 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 for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is lightly browned on the outside.
  4. Deglaze Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, add lemon juice and garlic powder. Let the mixture simmer and bubble for around 4 minutes or until the liquid has reduced noticeably, concentrating the flavors.
  5. Add Cream and Finish Cooking: Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the pan. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through.
  6. Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic powder before cooking.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
  • If you want a smoother sauce, mash the garlic cloves after cooking or use minced garlic instead.
  • This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream with olive oil and coconut cream respectively.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.

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