Description
A quick and cozy one-pan creamy garlic chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts sliced into cutlets or chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper
- Flour for a light coating (optional)
- Olive oil and a small knob of butter
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan, finely grated (optional)
- Italian seasoning or a mix of dried parsley and oregano
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by slicing it into cutlets and patting dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil and butter over medium high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the pan, letting it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring and simmering for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top, simmering for another 2-4 minutes.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the chicken and keep the garlic from burning. Can serve with various sides like pasta, rice, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and saucing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg