Saucy Garlic Chicken for Two

Saucy Garlic Chicken for Two

Ingredients:

• minced garlic to taste - I used 3 tsp.
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - if too large, pound out a bit
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
• pasta of your choice - cooked according to instructions

Directions:

1. Slowly sautee the garlic until soft
2. Brown chicken on both sides
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter
4. Stir in flour until smooth
5. Gradually add milk
6. Bring sauce to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened
7. Add 1 cup cheese, salt and continue to cook until all is smooth and thickened
8. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees
9. Place chicken in a glass oven dish sprayed with nonstick spray
10. Pour sauce over the chicken
11. Bake 30 minutes - covered
12. Sprinkle remaining cheese over dish and bake 5 more minutes - uncovered
13. Serve chicken over pasta