1-Start by getting your ingredients ready, which takes about 10 minutes. Slice the 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thinner cutlets for even cooking. Season them with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then coat both sides with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.

2-Next, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until it’s golden and fully done, about 4 minutes per side, then set it aside to stay warm. Now, peel and smash the garlic cloves from 1 whole garlic bulb.

3-First Steps: Prep and Season Begin with slicing and seasoning as described. This step ensures the chicken absorbs flavors well. Coating with flour helps create a nice crust during cooking.

4-Cooking the Chicken Heat your skillet and cook the chicken as noted. This part builds the base of the dish. Remove it once done to focus on the sauce.

5-Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and sauté the smashed garlic on medium-low for 3 minutes until it’s lightly browned. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 3/4 cup heavy cream, then add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir and scrape the skillet bottom to mix in all the flavors.

6-Simmer this sauce for 8-10 minutes until it thickens and reduces by half. Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and heat everything through before serving with fresh parsley if you like.

7-Making the Sauce and Finishing The sauce step brings everything together. Simmering creates a rich texture, and adding the chicken back in blends the flavors. Total time is around 40 minutes, making this an easy dinner option.