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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken is a skillet meal with golden chicken and garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Cream Sauce

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 halal-certified beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 10 whole garlic cloves peeled
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken broth, beef bouillon, soy sauce, onion powder, dried thyme, and mustard powder to a bowl or measuring jug. Stir until combined and set aside.
  • In a shallow dish, combine 1/3 cup flour with 4 tablespoons Parmesan.
  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally into thinner cutlets. If needed, gently pound the pieces until they are approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  • Pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Coat each chicken cutlet in the flour and Parmesan mixture. Shake off any excess coating.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken without overcrowding the pan and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter in the same skillet. Scrape up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the whole garlic cloves and cook gently for about 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden. Avoid burning the garlic.
  • Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Slowly pour in the prepared broth mixture a little at a time while stirring. Continue until the mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the Parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon the garlic cream sauce over the chicken.
  • Partially cover and gently simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce has reached your preferred consistency.
  • Garnish your Creamy Garlic Chicken with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, you can replace part of the heavy cream with half-and-half, although the finished sauce may be slightly thinner.