By Daphne B. Koeller

30-Minute Creamy Garlic Smothered Chicken | Easy Comfort Food

Ingredients

8 servings

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoondried italian seasoning

½ teaspoonpaprika

I use smoked paprika for extra flavor

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

2 tablespoonsolive oil

garlic sauce

For the creamy

2 tablespoonsbutter

8 clovesgarlic

minced, yes that many Trust me on this

2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

1 cupchicken broth

1 cupheavy cream

half-and-half works in a pinch

½ cupparmesan cheese

freshly grated

1 teaspoondried italian seasoning

½ teaspoonred pepper flakes

optional, but adds a lovely warmth

2 cupsfresh spinach

optional but SO good for adding color and nutrition

salt

to taste

pepper

to taste

fresh parsley

chopped, for garnish

skillet

Large, I use my 12-inch cast iron, but any large pan works

Wooden spoon

or spatula

Meat thermometer

optional but helps ensure perfectly cooked chicken

Garlic press

optional, but makes mincing all that garlic a breeze

asparagus

Roasted, or green beans, the sauce tastes amazing on these too

Garlic bread

or dinner rolls for sauce-mopping, essential

Instructions