🍴 Garlic Butter Chicken (easy & super flavorful)
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts (or thighs)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
5–6 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream (optional for creamy version)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth; scrape up the browned bits.
(Optional) Stir in cream and Italian seasoning; simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.
Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Simmer 2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Serving ideas: mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or crusty bread 😋
Want it spicy, extra creamy, or oven-baked?
