Creamy Garlic Chicken

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt/Pepper
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasonings
• ⅓ cup flour
• 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 beef bouillon cube, or 1 tsp better than bouillon
• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce, can sub Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon EACH: Dried thyme, mustard powder
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 10 whole cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the chicken into 3 thinner slices. Season with salt/pepper and Italian seasonings. Dredge in flour/Parmesan cheese mixture. Sear in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside.

2. 2

   Melt butter in the skillet and use a silicone spatula to 'clean' the bottom of the pot. Add garlic cloves. Cook and caramelize for 6-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add flour to the butter mixture and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, beef bouillon cube, and seasonings in splashes. Stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Add the chicken back and spoon the sauce on top. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes.