Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts
These Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender, and smothered in a rich, cheesy garlic sauce. Perfect over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for an easy weeknight or special dinner!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 large breasts halved horizontally
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 5 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup (8 ounces) chicken broth
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, optional, to brighten flavor
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to about ½ to ¾ inch thickness for even cooking. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the flour in a small bowl or plate. Lightly coat the chicken, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Depending on the size of the skillet, you may need to work in batches. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream, and let the sauce gently simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, just until warmed through. Stir in lemon juice, if using.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 519kcal