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Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet Comforting Best Weeknight Recipe

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN SKILLET recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
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This Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet 30 Minute recipe is an easy dinner perfect for weeknight dinners and family dinners. Enjoy tender chicken cooked in a rich garlic cream sauce all in one pan for simple cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.3 lbs total* $6.49
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour $0.06
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 2 Tbsp butter divided $0.27
  • 1 whole garlic bulb about 8–9 garlic cloves** $0.64
  • 1 cup chicken broth $0.17
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream $1.08
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
  • Salt and Pepper to taste $0.04

Instructions

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make thinner pieces and then season them with Italian seasoning salt and black pepper. Coat both sides with flour.
  2. Warm a large skillet over medium heat then add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 4 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Set the chicken aside on a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. While the chicken cooks, peel the garlic cloves and crush them lightly using the side of a knife blade.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet then include the crushed garlic. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook the garlic for about 3 minutes stirring often until it is fragrant and lightly browned.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, add garlic powder and stir well scraping the pan to loosen browned bits. Simmer the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes until it thickens to about half of its original volume. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the pieces. Heat through briefly then serve the dish immediately with optional fresh parsley.

Notes

  • *I opted for two boneless skinless chicken breasts that I cut in half
  • But you can certainly use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead
  • **If you’re feeling lazy, I recommend 2
  • 5 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic

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