Description
Succulent creamy garlic chicken delivers comfort with French-inspired flavors from Provence. Mediterranean herbs and rich sauce create elegant simplicity that home cooks can easily master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups (591 ml) chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 3–4 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 tbsps Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps flour
- 3 tsps Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flavor Blend Preparation: Whisk chicken broth, bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme in a container to create a robust liquid base.
- Coating Creation: Mix flour and Parmesan cheese on a wide plate for a uniform seasoned breading.
- Chicken Preparation: Slice chicken breasts into thin, uniform cutlets and flatten to 1/2 inch thickness between plastic wrap, using a meat mallet to ensure even cooking.
- Seasoning Application: Generously season chicken slices with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then coat thoroughly in the flour-Parmesan mixture, shaking off excess.
- Searing Process: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden-brown, approximately 4-5 minutes per side, then transfer to a temporary plate.
- Sauce Foundation: In the same skillet, melt butter and caramelize minced garlic for 6-7 minutes, capturing the browned chicken bits for intense flavor.
- Sauce Development: Whisk flour into garlic butter, creating a light golden roux, then gradually incorporate the prepared chicken broth mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Creamy Finalization: Add heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Final Cooking: Return seared chicken to the skillet, coat with creamy sauce, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to ensure thorough heating and flavor infusion.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut chicken breasts evenly to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Prevent Breading Mishaps: Pat chicken dry before coating to help flour mixture adhere perfectly and create a crispy golden exterior.
- Manage Heat Carefully: Medium-high heat is crucial for achieving beautiful golden-brown chicken without burning the delicate coating.
- Sauce Texture Tip: Whisk sauce continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, smooth consistency that clings beautifully to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg