Creamy Garlic Smothered Chicken
Golden crispy chicken cutlets are smothered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, then topped with Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. This comforting dinner recipe is perfect over rice, potatoes, or pasta!
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 –2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Sauce:
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ onion diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for serving
- Red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken:
- Mince garlic and onion; set aside.
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4 even cutlets.
- Coat the Chicken:
- In a shallow plate, mix flour with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mayonnaise over the chicken and dredge both sides in the seasoned flour.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same pan, sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in butter; once melted, add flour and cook until thickened.
- Finish the Sauce:
- Gradually whisk in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper, and Parmesan to taste.
- Smother the Chicken:
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Serve:
- Enjoy with rice, potatoes, pasta, or your favorite side.