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Creamy Garlic Chicken
Creamy Garlic Chicken features pan-seared chicken cutlets coated lightly with flour, cooked until golden, then simmered in a rich sauce of browned garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic powder, and heavy cream. The sauce thickens and infuses the chicken with a smooth, garlicky flavor accented by a subtle lemon tang. Fresh parsley adds a final touch of color and freshness. This dish balances creamy, savory, and bright notes with tender chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
435 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 whole head garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 smaller cutlets. Generously season them with salt & pepper and coat them in the flour.
- Add the olive oil and 1 tbsp of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sauté the chicken for 4-5 minutes/side or until it's nice and golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium (or even med-low if using cast iron), and add the rest of the butter to the pan. Let it melt and then add the garlic cloves. Cook them for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they're lightly browned on the outside.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder to the pan. Let it bubble for around 4 minutes or until the liquid is noticeably reduced.
- Stir in the cream and add the chicken back into the pan. Let it cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the sauce is reduced and the chicken is cooked through. Serve with freshly chopped parsley if you wish.
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Notes
- Use larger boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut lengthwise for even cooking; if smaller, use four without slicing.
- Cut large garlic cloves in half for uniform browning and flavor release.
- The recipe also appears in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition Information
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Potassium
514mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.