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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Dairy-based creamy garlic chicken with white wine sauce, ready in 35 minutes. A comforting skillet dinner for four.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup plain all-purpose flour 125g
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85g, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves finely minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pound Chicken to Even Thickness:

    Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast to a uniform thickness of about ½ inch. Pat the meat dry with paper towels.
  • Dredge in Seasoned Flour:

    On a plate, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each breast lightly in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Sear Chicken Until Cooked:

    In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 3 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chicken and sear on both sides, roughly 4–5 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Move the cooked breasts to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Sauté Garlic in Butter:

    Lower the heat to medium. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the same pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté just until aromatic, about 30–60 seconds.
  • Deglaze with Wine and Stock:

    Pour in the white wine and chicken stock, using a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits. Allow the liquid to simmer and reduce for a few minutes.
  • Add Cream and Parsley:

    Add the heavy cream and chopped parsley, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens slightly and turns glossy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
  • Return Chicken to Sauce:

    Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over each piece. Warm the breasts for 1–2 minutes to let them absorb the sauce.
  • Serve with Lemon Wedges:

    Serve the chicken on plates, drizzle with additional sauce, and accompany with lemon wedges.
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