Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe
A rich and flavorful chicken dish with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2-3 pieces boneless chicken breasts (large, skinless, halved horizontally to make 4)
- 4 tablespoons flour (all purpose or plain)
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese (finely grated, fresh)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (cracked)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 head garlic (peeled and divided into 10-12 cloves)
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth (stock)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (half and half or evaporated milk)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated, fresh)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Dredge in flour and parmesan mixture.
- Heat oil and butter; cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and smashed garlic cloves; deglaze with broth and simmer to reduce.
- Add cream and parmesan; simmer until sauce thickens. Return chicken to pan and heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve over your choice of side.
Notes
Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.