Description
A quick and indulgent creamy garlic chicken dish that combines tender chicken cutlets in a rich garlic cream sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise for 4 cutlets)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- All-purpose flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 whole head of garlic, cloves peeled (about 10-12 cloves)
- ½ cup chicken broth or stock
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing each breast in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets, season with salt and pepper, and lightly coat with flour.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook the peeled garlic cloves in the remaining butter in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder, scraping up any browned bits, and let it reduce for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken cutlets to the pan, simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with the sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or vegetables. The garlic cloves become sweet and are delicious to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American