Creamy Garlic Chicken

I tried out this recipe last week and my kids asked me to add it to next week's meal calendar which means it was a total win.  I served it over mashed potatoes and it was the perfect comfort food! 

What You'll Need...

3ish lbs of chicken breasts, filleted into thinner cutlets

Italian seasonins

Salt, pepper

Olive oil

4 tbsp butter, divided

1 whole bulb of garlic (10ish cloves)

2 cups chicken broth

1.5 cups cream or half and half

1 teaspoon garlic powder

What You'll Do...

Season each breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.  Sprinkle the flour over both sides of the chicken breasts and rub it in until the chicken is evenly coated.

Heat a large skilled over medium heat and add in about 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.  Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through.  Remove to a clean plate and cover to keep warm. 

While the chicken is cooking, peel the garlic cloves and smash them with the side of a large chef’s knife. 

Once the chicken is removed, to the same skillet add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, then add the smashed garlic cloves.  Turn the heat down to medium-low and saute for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.  Make sure to stir it frequently to prevent it from burning.

Pour the chicken broth and heavy cram into the skillet, deglazing the pan when you pour in the broth.  Sprinkle in some garlic powder and then stir and then allow the sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes until it has reduced and thickened a bit.

If you want your sauce thicker, make a cornstarch slurry and pour it in to thicken.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add the chicken back into the sauce, spoon sauce over it, and allow it to heat through.  Serve over mashed potatoes.