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Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe: Easy Skillet Dinner

Creamy Skillet Poultry with Caramelized Cloves

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 head Whole garlic cloves peeled, approximately 12 cloves
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup Heavy cream room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 2 cups Mashed potatoes warm, for serving
  • 12 oz Green beans trimmed and steamed

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the 24 oz of breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165F. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and the peeled cloves from 1 head to the skillet. Cook slowly for 5 to 6 minutes until the cloves are golden brown and caramelized.
  • Pour in the 0.5 cup of broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in 1 tbsp of chopped fresh thyme.
  • Return the seared meat to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Serve immediately alongside 2 cups of warm mashed potatoes and 12 oz of steamed green beans.