Creamy Garlic Chicken
Pan-seared chicken breasts finished in a rich garlic, Parmesan, and cream sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the chicken dry. Coat it evenly with the flour, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Sear the coated chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate; it need not be fully cooked yet.
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Step 3
Lower the heat to medium, add the butter and garlic to the skillet, and stir until fragrant without browning the garlic.
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Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned residue. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by about one-third.
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Step 5
Reduce to low heat. Whisk in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and thyme, then cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
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Step 6
Return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet. Simmer over low heat, turning once, until the thickest part of each breast reaches 74°C.
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Step 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir the lemon juice into the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Prevent cross-contamination from raw chicken, cook every breast to 74°C internally, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- hot oil
- dairy-based sauce