Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Easy Recipe for Dinner
Enjoy a comforting meal with this creamy garlic butter chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfectly paired with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, this dish is sure to impress at any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by taking the chicken breasts out of the refrigerator. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on one side without moving it.
- Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt and become bubbly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
- Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and incorporated.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
- Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Transfer the creamy garlic butter chicken to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
- You can add sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the dish for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently. Add a splash of chicken broth or cream if the sauce thickens.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.