Creamy Garlic Chicken Dinner (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - Salt to season
03 - Pepper to season
04 - 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
05 - ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
06 - 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

08 - 2 ½ cups chicken broth
09 - 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon better than bouillon
10 - 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
13 - ½ teaspoon mustard powder
14 - 3 tablespoons butter
15 - 10 whole garlic cloves
16 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
17 - ½ cup heavy cream
18 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Combine the chicken broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, and thyme in a large measuring cup. Set aside. Combine flour and Parmesan cheese on a plate. Measure out remaining ingredients.
02 - Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound to ½ inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge in the flour mixture, tapping off any excess.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a silicone spatula to incorporate browned bits into the sauce. Add garlic cloves and caramelize for 6-7 minutes.
05 - Add flour to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw flour smell is gone. Gradually pour in the chicken broth mixture while stirring continuously.
06 - Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and gradually mix in Parmesan cheese.
07 - Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Cover partially and simmer for 5 minutes.
08 - Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.

# Notes:

01 - If using smaller chicken breasts, consider using 3-4 instead of 2 large ones.
02 - Sautéed mushrooms can be added to the sauce for extra flavor.

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