Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it combines savory herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a velvety butter sauce for a satisfying meal that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika to enhance the flavor and create a beautiful crust when cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Sauté Garlic: Lower the heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet, and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, which helps release its flavor into the butter.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to warm through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken for a pop of color and freshness if desired. Serve the dish warm alongside your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can slice the chicken and toss it with cooked fettuccine to make a creamy garlic chicken pasta.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream to reduce richness and calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
