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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe
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This Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich gravy with caramelized garlic cloves. A delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce:

  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (can sub Worcestershire sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: Dried thyme, mustard powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 10 whole cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Combine the chicken broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme in a large measuring cup with a spout. Combine flour and Parmesan cheese on a plate.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Slice, season, dredge, and sear the chicken in batches until golden. Set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: Melt butter, caramelize garlic, add flour, then gradually add the chicken broth mixture. Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer with chicken for 5 minutes.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.

Notes

  • If using smaller chicken breasts, consider using 3-4 instead of 2 large.
  • Mushrooms make a great addition; sauté separately and stir into the sauce at the end.
  • This recipe is featured in The Cozy Cookbook on page 99.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave at 50% power or thaw overnight and reheat in a covered casserole dish at 350°F for 20 minutes.

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