Indulgent Restaurant-Style Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts

Transform simple chicken breasts into an unforgettable restaurant-quality meal with this rich and luscious recipe. This Indulgent Restaurant-Style Creamy Garlic Chicken features tender chicken swimming in a velvety garlic cream sauce that is brightened with a hint of lime. It's surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to become a new family favorite!

Ingredients: :

Chicken breasts – 2
Salt & pepper to taste
Minced garlic cloves – 5-6
Chopped medium onion – 1
Crushed garlic cloves – 2
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Butter – 2 tbsp
Chicken stock – ½ cup
Lime juice – ½ of a lime
Dried parsley and oregano
Heavy cream – ½ cup

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Prepare and Season the Chicken

Place each chicken breast into a zip-top bag. Use a kitchen mallet or the bottom of a heavy pan to gently pound the thicker side until the chicken is an even thickness. This ensures quick and even cooking.
Place the flattened chicken in a bowl. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
Set the chicken aside to rest and let the flavors meld for at least 30 minutes.

Sear the Chicken

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the 2 crushed garlic cloves to the melting butter and oil. Let the garlic gently sizzle for about 1-2 minutes to infuse the fat with its aroma. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. If the pan becomes dry while cooking, add a touch more oil or butter. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Remove and discard the 2 crushed garlic cloves from the pan.

Craft the Creamy Garlic Sauce

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pan.
Add the minced garlic cloves (5-6) and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.
Pour in the chicken stock and the lime juice.
Add the dried parsley and oregano. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it reduce for a few minutes until the liquid has slightly thickened.
Stir in the heavy cream. Continue to simmer gently until the sauce reaches your desired rich, velvety consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Finish and Serve

Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan and nestle them into the sauce.
Let the chicken simmer in the creamy garlic sauce for 2-3 minutes to heat through and absorb the flavor.
Serve immediately! This restaurant-style creamy garlic chicken is fantastic over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the glorious sauce.