Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast
A comforting and delightful dish featuring boneless chicken breasts in a rich garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces large chicken breast (or 4 chicken cutlets) Boneless for easy cooking.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup oil For frying.
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic Or use whole cloves.
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper to create the flour mixture.
- Use a sharp knife to cut boneless chicken breasts in half lengthwise for even thickness.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.
- Pan fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Lower to medium heat and add garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir well, then add heavy cream and thyme.
- Let the cream sauce simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the creamy garlic sauce.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes until flavors meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Notes
For a finishing touch, sprinkle with dried or fresh parsley before serving.