Description
Creamy garlic chicken is a one-pan dish made with golden pan-seared chicken cutlets smothered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. It’s quick, comforting, and ideal for weeknight dinners or special meals at home.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450–500 g), halved into 4 cutlets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 whole head of garlic, cloves peeled (10–12 cloves)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half to create 4 cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter. Sauté garlic cloves for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Simmer for 4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan and simmer 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if using, and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for more texture and nutrition.
- Simmer longer if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Use half cream and half evaporated milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
