Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken is a rich, indulgent dish featuring tender chicken seared to perfection and smothered in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect served with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for dredging)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. If desired, lightly dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream; bring to gentle simmer and let sauce thicken, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and cook 2 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Dredging chicken in flour is optional but helps thicken the sauce and adds a crust.
- For added flavor, include mushrooms, herbs, or a splash of lemon juice.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to prevent sauce separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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