Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with lemon and herbs. This dish pairs beautifully with barley, roasted Brussels sprouts, or mashed potatoes.

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 35 min

Ingredients

Chicken & Sauce

• 2 chicken breasts (halved horizontally for 4 thin cutlets)

• 1 whole garlic bulb (8–10 cloves, minced or pressed)

• 1 lemon (zested and halved)

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon chicken base (or substitute 1 cup chicken broth)

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp butter,

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 4 tsp garlic powder (divided)

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 2 tsp dried parsley

Garnish

• Fresh chives, chopped (optional)

  
  

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets.

2. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and basil.

3. Season both sides of each cutlet with the seasoning mix, then lightly coat in flour.

2. Sear the Chicken

1. Heat a 12-inch skillet (preferably stainless steel) over medium heat.

2. Add olive oil and, once hot, place chicken in the pan.

3. Sear for about 3 minutes per side, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 155°F (69°C). (Chicken will come to temp while it rests)

4. Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Build the Sauce

1. In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp butter and the minced garlic.

2. Sauté for 1–1½ minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

3. Stir in the chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.

5. Add the remaining 2 tsp garlic powder, lemon zest, and dried parsley.

6. Simmer over medium to medium-high heat for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens — it should coat the back of a spoon and a spatula dragged through should leave a visible trail.

4. Finish & Serve

1. Reduce heat to low and return the chicken to the pan, coating it well with the sauce.

2. Squeeze in the juice from ½ lemon, adjusting to taste.

3. Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Pair this creamy garlic chicken with:

• Roasted Brussels sprouts

• Buttered barley with bell peppers

• Mashed potatoes

• Steamed vegetables and crusty bread for soaking up the sauce