Creamy Garlic Chicken

Indulge in a rich and savory Creamy Garlic Chicken dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a luxurious garlic-infused cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

🫒 2 tablespoons La Española olive oil
🧄 2 cloves garlic, crushed
🍗 2 chicken breasts
🧅 1 medium onion, finely diced approx. 1 cup
🧄 1-2 tablespoons minced garlic
🍲 1 to 1.5 cups chicken stock
🍋 Juice from 1/2 fresh lemon
🌿 1-2 tablespoons dried herbs e.g. Italian seasoning blend
🥛 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1- Infuse Oil:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of La Española olive oil in a stainless steel frying pan over high heat.
• Add the crushed garlic cloves and cook for 2-3 minutes to infuse the oil.
• Remove and discard the garlic.

2- Sear Chicken:

• Place the chicken breasts into the garlic-infused oil.
• Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Remove and set aside on a plate.

3- Sauté Onions:

• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the diced onion.
• Sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

4- Prepare Sauce:

• Stir in the minced garlic.
• Pour in the chicken stock, using a wooden spatula to deglaze the pan by scraping up the browned bits.
• Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with dried herbs.
• Add the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.

5- Finish Dish:

• Return the chicken breasts to the pan.
• Coat them with the sauce.
• Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Equipment: Stainless steel frying pan, black silicone-tipped tongs, small plate, wooden spatula, wooden lemon reamer, Pyrex measuring cup, spoon, knife and fork, induction cooktop.

Cooking Tips

• Infuse oil properly to enhance the garlic flavor.
• Use chicken stock to deglaze for a deeper sauce flavor.
• Adjust lemon juice to balance the creaminess.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken