Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

                                                                                

This is really good, and the more garlic, the better. Compliments of Cafe Delites. 

Recipe Ingredients 

4-large boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs

4 tablespoons flour (all-purpose)

4 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon black cracked pepper
8 oz mushrooms (optional) 

5 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion finely chopped

1 whole head of garlic peeled and divided into 10-12 cloves

1 ¼ cup chicken broth (stock)

1 ¼ cup half-and-half or heavy cream 

½ cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley to serve

Recipe Procedure 

Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and Parmesan cheese.

Dredge chicken in the flour mixture; shake off excess.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Swirl the pan to coat evenly.

Fry the chicken pieces until golden on each side, cooked through, and no longer pink (about 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of your chicken). Transfer to a warm plate. Set aside.

Wipe the pan over with a sheet of paper towel. Repeat with the remaining oil, butter, and chicken breasts. When cooked, transfer the chicken to the same plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Sauté the onion in the remaining oil/juices in the pan until softened.

Smash 6 whole cloves of garlic with the blunt edge of the back of a knife

Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat it, mixing it with the onions. Sauté smashed garlic cloves, the whole garlic cloves, and mushrooms if using, until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. 

Add the broth to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any browned bits, and let simmer until reduced to half, about 5 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for about 2-3 minutes, combining all of the flavors.

Mix in the Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking gently for about 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the chicken back to the pan and let simmer for 2-3 minutes more to thicken the sauce to your liking. The chicken breast will soak up all of the delicious flavors.

Garnish with parsley and a little black cracked pepper.

Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.