Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken
Ingredients (serves 4):
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
(Optional: salt, pepper, and fresh parsley for garnish — technically extras, but not required for the 4-ingredient base.)
Instructions:
Cook the chicken:
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken breasts and cook about 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the sauce:
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add cream:
Pour in the heavy cream and stir, letting it simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine:
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer 2 more minutes so the flavors meld.
Serve:
Plate the chicken, pour extra sauce over it, and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve with your choice of sides — roasted veggies or pasta pairs beautifully.
This hits the “fancy dinner” vibe without complicated prep, and all in just 4 ingredients!
If you want, I can give a variation that makes it even more “wow” for guests while still keeping only 4 main ingredients. Do you want me to do that?
