Chicken Tenders in Creamy Garlic Sauce
Tender and juicy chicken tenders in a drool worthy rich and creamy garlic cream sauce. Yes please! It's absolutely delicious served over pasta and may become one of the most requested meals in your house.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 package raw chicken tenders 1-1.5 lbs
- 4 tbsp flour
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Sauce
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 white onion finely chopped
- 1 head of garlic
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Combine flour, parmesan, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add coated chicken tenders and cook 3 minutes each side. Internal temp should be 165°. Remove from pan.
- Add remaining olive oil and butter. Peel garlic. Smash 6 cloves to release flavor. The remaining cloves will soften and roast. Add peeled garlic and chopped onion to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to the pan scraping any stuck pieces from the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream. Gently simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add cheese, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and cook covered for 3 minutes.