Creamy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients List:

Chicken:

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt/Pepper
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil

Sauce:

• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 cloves garlic
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 tsp better than bouillon
• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce, can sub Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the chicken to create 2-3 thinner slices.
2. Pound to ½ inch thick. Pat dry.
3. Season with Italian seasoning and salt/pepper.
4. Dredge in flour mixture.
5. Sear in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side.
6. Set aside.
7. Melt butter in the skillet.
8. Add garlic cloves and caramelize for 6-7 minutes.
9. Add flour to the butter mixture and whisk.
10. Add the chicken broth mixture in splashes, stirring continuously.
11. Stir in the cream.
12. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
13. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
14. Add the chicken back to the pan.
15. Spoon the sauce on top.
16. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
17. Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.

Notes: Adjust the heat up and down slightly throughout the cooking process for a nice even sear and golden color.
Consider using low sodium chicken broth to control the sodium content.