Description
Mouthwatering creamy garlic chicken delivers restaurant-quality comfort straight to home kitchens. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken create an irresistible meal you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) of skinless (boneless chicken thighs)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) of all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) of unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) of olive oil
- 8 cloves of garlic (peeled and smashed (approximately 1/4 cup lightly packed))
- 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) of chicken broth
- 1 tsp of Italian herb seasoning or a preferred blend of equivalent herbs
- 1/2 tsp of salt (adjusted to taste)
- 1/4 tsp of freshly ground black pepper (adjusted to taste)
- 1/4 tsp of granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a zesty flour blend by mixing Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, and flour inside a large resealable plastic bag. Thoroughly combine the dry ingredients by gently shaking the bag.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium temperature. Blot chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then coat them completely in the seasoned flour mixture by shaking the sealed bag. Carefully place chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring complete cooking.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium-low and quickly sauté smashed garlic for approximately 60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, using a wooden spoon to scrape up caramelized pan drippings for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Introduce chicken broth to the skillet and increase heat to medium. Bring the sauce to a rolling boil, stirring periodically. Allow liquid to reduce by half, which typically takes around 10 minutes, creating a rich, concentrated sauce.
- Taste the garlic cream sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Gently return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the velvety sauce. Warm chicken completely, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Shake the seasoned flour mixture in a sealed bag to ensure even, light coverage on chicken, preventing clumping and creating a delicate crispy exterior.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- Intentionally collect those delicious browned bits when making the sauce, as they intensify the overall flavor profile and add depth to the creamy sauce.
- Brief, gentle sautéing of garlic prevents burning and releases subtle, sweet aromatics that enhance the sauce’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 407 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg