Creamy Garlic Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish with golden, crispy chicken coated in a savory, creamy garlic sauce. Caramelized garlic cloves provide a gourmet touch to the dish, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. Serve it over mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  
  

• 1/3 cup flour
  
  

• 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
  
  

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
  
  

For the Sauce:

• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  
  

• 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
  
  

• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
  
  

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  
  

• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  
  

• 3 tablespoons butter
  
  

• 10 whole garlic cloves
  
  

• 3 tablespoons flour
  
  

• ½ cup heavy cream
  
  

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
  
  

• Fresh parsley for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. Slice the chicken into 3 thinner slices and pound them to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dredge in a mixture of flour and Parmesan.
   
   

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
   
   

3. In the same skillet, melt butter and caramelize garlic cloves for 6-7 minutes.
   
   

4. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
   
   

5. Gradually add chicken broth, beef bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
   
   

6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
   
   

7. Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes or roasted green beans.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 488 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 18 g
  
  

• Protein: 21 g
  
  

• Fat: 37 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 17 g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 111 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1860 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 360 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugar: 2 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 897 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 2 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 220 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg