Creamy Garlic Chicken (Print version)

Golden chicken cutlets simmered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for a cozy one-skillet dinner.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g), sliced horizontally into 4 cutlets
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/3 cup (42 g) all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the garlic cream sauce

09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 - 1 small yellow onion or shallot, finely chopped
11 - 8 garlic cloves, 4 minced and 4 lightly smashed
12 - 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
14 - 1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Mix the flour and 1/4 cup Parmesan in a shallow dish. Coat the chicken lightly on both sides and shake off the excess.
03 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked to 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Lower heat to medium. Add the remaining butter, onion, minced garlic, and smashed garlic cloves. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and softened.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, until slightly reduced.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer gently for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and stir until smooth.
07 - Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning sauce over the cutlets. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.

# Good to know:

01 - Serve right away with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
02 - Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
03 - Cook chicken to 165°F for food safety.

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