Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken (So Good You’ll Make It Twice a Week!)
This easy, rich, and flavorful chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic butter sauce… absolutely irresistible!
🛒 Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Season the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine & Finish
Return chicken to the skillet.
Spoon sauce over the top and simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
💡 Tips
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Want it spicy? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Use chicken thighs for even juicier results.
If you’d like, I can turn this into a slow cooker version or an oven-baked version too 😊
