Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients (serves 4):
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Prep the chicken:
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook the chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp ~165°F / 74°C).
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Make the sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds—don’t let it burn!
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly (~3–5 minutes).
Combine:
Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece.
Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to soak up the flavor.
Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
✅ Pro Tip: For an extra flavor kick, squeeze a little fresh lemon over the chicken just before serving—it brightens the creamy sauce beautifully.
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version that tastes just as amazing but only takes 20 minutes to make.
Do you want me to do that?
