This creamy garlic chicken is a comforting dinner made with tender chicken breasts and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for an easy meal.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat both sides with flour.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Serving Ideas
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, with green beans or a simple salad on the side.