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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs total)
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 whole garlic bulb (about 8-9 cloves), peeled and smashed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets (or use thin-cut chicken breasts).
2. Season each cutlet with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle flour over both sides and rub until evenly coated.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
4. Once hot, add chicken and cook 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
5. While chicken cooks, peel and smash garlic cloves with the side of a knife.
6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, then add garlic cloves. Turn heat to medium-low and sauté 3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently.
7. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add garlic powder. Stir and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom.
8. Simmer 8-10 minutes until sauce has reduced and thickened by about 50%. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Return chicken to skillet and spoon creamy sauce over top. Heat through.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

• Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or a Caesar salad
• For a thicker sauce: add a roux of 2 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp melted butter, or a slurry of 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1-2 tbsp cold water
• Great additions: sautéed mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, squeeze of lemon, Parmesan cheese

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