# Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken takes 40 min (10 min prep, 30 min cooking) and serves 4.

Recipe by budgetbytes.com · original: https://www.budgetbytes.com/creamy-garlic-chicken/  
Cuisine: American · Dish: Meat & poultry mains  
On Meez: https://meezenplace.app/recipes/creamy-garlic-chicken-recipe (with step-by-step Cook Mode)

This mouthwatering Creamy Garlic Chicken will leave you speechless! It’s made with a luscious, garlic-infused sauce and it's perfect for an easy weeknight meal. This is one of our very favorite chicken recipes.

## Ingredients (serves 4)

- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs/600g total)* ($6.49)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning ($0.05)
- ½ tsp salt ($0.02)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour* ($0.06)
- 2 tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
- 2 tbsp butter, divided ($0.27)
- 1 whole garlic bulb (about 8-9 garlic cloves)** ($0.64)
- 1 cup chicken broth ($0.17)
- ¾ cup heavy cream* ($1.08)
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- Salt and Pepper to taste ($0.04)

## Steps

1. Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets (or use thin-cut chicken breasts)
2. Season each breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper
3. Sprinkle the flour over both sides of the chicken breasts and rub it in until evenly coated
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and 1 Tbsp (15g) of butter
5. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side
6. Remove the cooked chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm
7. Peel the garlic cloves
8. Carefully smash the garlic cloves with the side of a large chef's knife by pressing down on the side of the knife with the heel of your hand
9. To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tbsp (15g) of butter, then add the garlic cloves
10. Turn the heat down to medium-low and sauté the garlic, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until lightly browned and fragrant
11. Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, then add the garlic powder
12. Stir and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet
13. Allow the sauce to simmer in the skillet until it has reduced and thickened by about 50%
14. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed
15. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over top
16. Allow the chicken to heat through
17. Serve with fresh chopped parsley (optional), and enjoy

## Good to know

### Swaps

No chicken broth? Swap in vegetable broth or water with a bouillon cube for similar flavor.

### Storing it

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stove until steaming hot so the cream sauce doesn't separate.

### Making it ahead

You can fillet and season the chicken up to a day ahead and keep it covered in the fridge until ready to cook.