🍗 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken (Family Favorite)
🧾 Ingredients
4 chicken breasts (or thighs)
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4–5 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mixed herbs)
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Season the chicken
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Sear until golden
Heat butter + olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add creaminess
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
Let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
Bring it together
Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
Simmer for 5 more minutes so flavors blend.
Serve
Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
With pasta 🍝
Over rice 🍚
With mashed potatoes 🥔
Or simple bread to soak up the sauce 🥖
💡 Tips
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor
Use chicken thighs for even juicier meat
A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the sauce
