By far, my favorite dishes to cook are the ones that I know will cause Ben to fake drool, slurp, then gulp when I tell him what’s for dinner (something only a wife could love, I’m sure?!) “Roasted” Garlic Chicken Skillet totally elicited this classic, quirky response when I made it for my man earlier this week.
Ok, I fully admit I included this recipe in our weekly meal plan for selfish reasons. See, I’ve been craving roasted garlic – of all things – lately (hence Mini Salsa Turkey Meatloaves made with roasted garlic salsa!) but I totally added the bed of creamy mashed potatoes in this dish for Ben. After all, the only thing he likes better than ketchup, is potatoes!Â
Check it: Roasted Garlic Chicken Skillet begins by toasting garlic cloves in olive oil on the stove top until they’re golden brown and fabulously fragrant. Just like roasted garlic, but ready in a fraction of the time. Seasoned chicken is then sauteed in the infused oil and simmered with the garlic in a quick pan sauce until the cloves become luxuriously creamy. Plated over mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus, this is a stunning, guest-worthy skillet supper.
I guarantee whoever you serve this dish to will be seriously impressed. Ben sure was. Said I could make the recipe again any time I wanted, then shouted unrepeatable things in its praise. Then I joined in. It was a mess.
Start the dish by whisking together a mixture of 3/4 cup chicken broth, and 1-1/2 teaspoons each gluten-free or all-purpose flour and Worcestershire sauce.
This mixture makes up the pan sauce used later in the program, but it’s best to get it ready early. That way you’re not scrambling while a hot skillet is on the stove. Being prepared, FTW!
Next, separate the cloves from an entire head of garlic and peel ’em.
You can do this by lightly smashing the cloves with the back of a wide knife or glass then peeling, or try this fancy trick! After peeling the garlic cloves, slice the bigger ones in half so they’re all roughly the same size.
Time to get cookin’! Heat 1-1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add the garlic cloves and cook until they turn light golden brown, stirring frequently.
Your kitchen will smell insane, but don’t get distracted. Golden brown can quickly turn to dark brown, which tastes burnt and bitter. Once the garlic cloves are toasted, scoop ’em into a small dish and set aside.
Next season 12-14oz chicken breasts that have been cut in half with salt and pepper then add to the garlic-infused olive oil and saute until golden brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes. Flip then add the chicken broth mixture we made ahead of time, plus the toasted garlic cloves, and bring the liquid to a boil.
Place a lid on top of the skillet then turn the heat down to medium-low and let the chicken and garlic simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken then let the sauce bubble and thicken for a few minutes.
Place the chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus (recipes below!) then top with the thick and savory pan sauce studded with “roasted” garlic cloves. Oh. YUM!
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“Roasted” Garlic Chicken Skillet
Description
"Roasted" Garlic Chicken Skillet is a quick and easy, mouthwatering weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons gluten-free or all-purpose flour
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 12-14oz chicken breasts, pounded thin then cut in half
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Whisk together chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and flour in a bowl then set aside. Peel garlic cloves then chop large cloves in half.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add garlic cloves and cook until light golden brown (dark golden brown will taste burnt and bitter) stirring often. Remove cloves to a bowl then set aside.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Saute until golden brown on one side, 2-3 minutes, then flip and add toasted garlic cloves and chicken broth mixture. Turn heat to high and bring liquid to a boil then place a lid on top, turn heat down to medium-low, and then simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet then turn heat up to medium-high and simmer sauce until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Spoon sauce and garlic cloves over chicken breasts then serve. Suggest serving with Mashed Potatoes > and Roasted Asparagus >
Notes
Adapted from Eating Well.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Even with the mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus, this meal still came together lickity split and seriously, I am telling you, it is so, so delicious. If you don’t feel like making mashed potatoes, homemade or store-bought gnocchi would make a fabulous bed for soaking up the chicken and garlicky sauce. Enjoy!
Jessica 06.20.2013
I made this tonight and it is GREAT!! Next time I will buy low sodium chicken broth as it was a little salty, but it got thumbs up from me, a picky husband, and picky 7 and 4 year old. This will go in our regular rotation. And holy crap it is quick and easY!!
Katie @ Blonde Ambition 06.20.2013
I love this quicker way of “roasting” garlic… you seriously can’t beat the flavor!
Abbe@This is How I Cook 06.20.2013
The perfect meal and one that will make anyone happy. Thanks!
Ellie 06.20.2013
This will proudly be served at our house next week. Thanks!
And I can’t resist asking…how do you keep your counter grout so darned white!?
Iowa Girl Eats 06.20.2013
Obsessively cleaning it after every meal. I can’t wait to move on from it – such a bear!
Dena 06.20.2013
I died laughing at the “it was a mess” sentence. Made my morning. I love your humor…thx for a great recipe, too, oh how I love garlic anything!
Jamie @lifelovelemons 06.20.2013
this looks amazing! roasted garlic is soo yummy… I’ll need to try this for dinner!
JJ 06.20.2013
Wow I’m salivating just reading this and looking at the pictures. Definitely going to have to make this soon.
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner 06.20.2013
Mmm….I love roasted garlic. And I love the idea of serving the chicken and asparagus on a bed of gnocchi!
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats 06.19.2013
That recipe looks so great! I love all your photography on your recipes, it always looks so yum!
Samantha M. 06.19.2013
Oh my gosh, this looks sooooo good! Almost every recipe you make is Pinterest-worthy, but now all I can think about is roasting up some garlic! YUM.
Nessa 06.19.2013
Oh garlic…is there anything better? :)
alexis 06.19.2013
This looks good! My husband hasn’t really figured out that I don’t mind cooking each night because it means I get to eat what I want just about every night. What I am craving is what I make!
Tieghan 06.19.2013
Wow, this sound incredible! I love roasted garlic!
Debtgirl 06.19.2013
That looks like it could be served at the finest rests,, Yum!
Ashley 06.19.2013
Holy frick, does this ever look good! I already sent the link to a few people!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl 06.19.2013
Great recipe, I always love a recipe when roasted garlic is involved. Not only is the taste great.. but the smell too!
Missy G. 06.19.2013
This was perfect! I came to IGE to find a chicken recipe for dinner tonight, and this was just meant to be. :) I used some dry roux in place of the flour, and I subbed rice and green beans for the carb and veggie. My husband said he loved it!! Thanks for another fab recipe!
Sharron 06.19.2013
Girl, you’re killing me with all the photos of GARLIC [my very favorite ingredient in ANYTHING and EVERYTHING!]. I could seriously lick the computer screen. Sadly, my dear husband of almost 45 years has recently developed yet another quirk [to go along with his “upset stomach” when I make/drink hazelnut coffee]. Now he gets the same symptom when I cook with any form of GARLIC! Please continue your recipes and photos with garlic. . .they are my saving grace for as long as he’s my first husband!
Jenna 06.19.2013
Oh yum. My husband will be happy about this one too :-) Thanks for the gnocchi suggestion–i’ve got a bunch I need to use up!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries 06.19.2013
Thank you for planning all of my dinners for the next few weeks. ;) You have the best recipes!