1-: First, slice each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets if desired for even cooking. Next, season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then coat both sides evenly with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.

2-Heating and Cooking the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and keep it warm while you prepare the sauce.

3-: For the sauce, peel and gently smash the garlic cloves from 1 whole garlic bulb. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, then the garlic cloves, and sauté over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently.

4-Simmering the Sauce: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 3/4 cup heavy cream, add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and stir while scraping the brown bits from the skillet bottom. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens by about half. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

5-: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and heat through. Serve with fresh chopped parsley if you like. This step-by-step approach makes “how to make creamy garlic chicken” simple and enjoyable.