Creamy Garlic Chicken
"Something DH and I have been tweaking."
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (314.8 g)
- Calories 675.3
- Total Fat - 31.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 13.3 g
- Cholesterol - 223.6 mg
- Sodium - 580.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 29.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
- Sugars - 16.3 g
- Protein - 64.4 g
- Calcium - 257 mg
- Iron - 2.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Slice chicken breasts in half, horizontally with a sharp knife and season with salt and pepper, if uneven gently pound between two pieces of baking paper.
Step 2
Mince garlic cloves, finely grate aged cheddar, juice lemon (if using) and finely chop parsley.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large frypan over medium high heat and cook the 2 chicken breast pieces for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through then transfer from the pan to a plate and set aside.
Step 4
Turn heat down to medium low and give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel if there’s excess oil.
Step 5
Add butter and once melted add minced garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute (don’t allow to burn).
Step 6
Add in the chicken stock and Italian herbs then bring to a gentle simmer and then add cream, parmesan and lemon juice (if using) and stir until the cheese melts.
Step 7
Add the chicken back into the pan and simmer for another couple of minutes or until sauce thickens a little.
Step 8
Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9
Serve over mashed potato with steamed green beans, garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips
No special items needed.