Chicken Breasts in Creamy Garlic Sauce
This comforting chicken dish features a creamy garlic sauce enriched with parmesan, making it a reliable choice for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pieces boneless chicken breasts, large, skinless, halved horizontally
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 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 whole head garlic, peeled and divided into 10-12 cloves
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, fresh
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, to serve
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by seasoning the halved chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, making sure to shake off any excess.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and fry each side for a few minutes until they develop a golden color and are cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a warm plate and cover loosely.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter if needed to fry the remaining chicken breasts.
- Remove the chicken and wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and slightly translucent.
- Smash around 6 of the garlic cloves and add them to the pan; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze it, and let it simmer for about five minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream; gently simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens.
- Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and return the chicken to the pan, simmering for a few more minutes.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or your side of choice.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is dried before seasoning for a crispier exterior. Let the chicken rest to keep it juicy, and adjust the sauce's consistency with chicken broth or cream if needed.