Go Back
The Decadent Garlic Chicken Recipe - Garlic chicken: Master tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a decadent, creamy roasted garlic sauce in under 45

The Decadent Garlic Chicken Recipe

Garlic chicken: Master tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a decadent, creamy roasted garlic sauce in under 45 minutes. A restaurant-quality meal at home.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs/600g total)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 whole garlic bulb (about 8-9 garlic cloves)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets.
  2. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat evenly with flour.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through (approx. 4 mins per side). Remove chicken and keep warm.
  4. While chicken cooks, peel garlic cloves and smash them with the side of a knife.
  5. Add remaining 1 Tbsp butter to the skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant, stirring often to prevent burning.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to scrape up browned bits. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and heat through. Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

- Roast the garlic gently until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of the sauce before adding chicken back to thin if needed.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.