Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Dinner for Busy Weeknights is a rich and comforting skillet meal made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a smooth garlic cream sauce. It is designed for fast preparation while still delivering restaurant style flavor, making it ideal for weeknight dinners. The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and one pan cooking for easy cleanup and consistent results.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin cutlets
Italian seasoning
Fine salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
All purpose flour
Olive oil
Unsalted butter
Fresh garlic cloves peeled and lightly crushed
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Garlic powder
Optional fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create even thin cutlets and season both sides with Italian seasoning salt and black pepper
Lightly coat the chicken with flour pressing gently so it adheres evenly
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil and butter until hot and shimmering
Cook the chicken until golden on both sides and fully cooked then transfer to a plate and keep warm
Lower the heat and add the remaining butter followed by the crushed garlic stirring gently until fragrant and lightly golden
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream then add garlic powder and stir while scraping the skillet
Let the sauce simmer gently until thickened and reduced stirring occasionally
Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it allowing everything to warm together
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately
Notes
Use medium low heat when cooking the garlic to avoid bitterness
The sauce will continue to thicken as it rests so serve promptly for a creamier texture
If reheating add a small splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce
Fresh garlic provides the best flavor compared to pre minced options
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts with slightly longer cooking time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American