Creamy Garlic Chicken
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Chicken dish, perfect for a comforting dinner. Serve it alongside your favorite sides!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- Mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta
- Steamed greens
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with pepper, salt, paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Coat evenly in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and cook until reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season to taste. Return chicken to the skillet for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve with your choice of sides and garnish with parsley and lemon.