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Garlic Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and creamy garlic chicken dish perfect for a comforting meal. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking chicken)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • 300 ml thickened (heavy) cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • to taste Sea salt flakes
  • to taste Freshly cracked black pepper
  • as needed Mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta (to serve)
  • as needed Steamed greens
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • for serving Lemon wedges

Instructions 

  • Slice chicken breasts horizontally, season with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme.
  • Coat chicken in flour. Cook in oil and butter until golden, 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic in butter, add chicken stock, then stir in cream and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
  • Stir in parmesan, season, return chicken, and heat through for 2–3 minutes. Serve with greens and lemon.

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: Chicken, Cream, garlic