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Creamy Garlic Chicken

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a quick and indulgent dinner featuring golden seared chicken cutlets simmered in a silky garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknights or guests, it’s rich, comforting, and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into 4 thin cutlets)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried thyme/oregano mix)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, then stir in cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 3–5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is silky.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Add a splash of white wine before the broth for extra depth.
  • Stir in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor.
  • Swap Parmesan with Asiago or Romano for a sharper taste.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half and reduce cheese.

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