🍗 Put Diced Chicken in a Skillet (Creamy Garlic Chicken)
🛒 Ingredients
2 lbs chicken breast, diced
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan
Optional: mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli
👩🍳 Instructions
Put diced chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well.
Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes until slightly thick.
Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
Add veggies if using and cook another 2–3 minutes.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Over rice or pasta
With mashed potatoes
Spoon it over buttered toast
Low-carb? Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
⭐ Why This Works
One pan
Family-friendly
Ready in under 30 minutes
Easy to customize with what you have
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