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Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Weeknight Dinner

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A cozy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce – perfect for busy weeknights or simple entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bulb garlic, cloves peeled and lightly smashed (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then lightly coat with flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits; stir in heavy cream and garlic powder and let sauce warm and thicken.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
  6. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for best browning. Avoid overheating the sauce to keep it smooth. Thin the sauce with a splash of broth if it becomes too thick.

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