Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this easy-to-make Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and smothered in a luxurious garlic cream sauce that will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, whisking until sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to warm through. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
