By The recipe Sunday was creamy garlic chicken from a Cafe Delites post. Chicken thighs seared, finished in a sauce of butter, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan. Served over mashed potatoes.
The recipe is below.
Creamy Garlic Chicken
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
- Build the sauce. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Deglaze and simmer. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add cream and Parmesan. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Finish and serve. Return the chicken (and any resting juices) to the pan. Spoon sauce over the top and heat through for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 610 | Protein: 48g | Fat: 44g | Carbs: 5g | Fiber: 0g | Sodium: 540mg