Description
This creamy garlic butter chicken is rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then simmered in a velvety garlic butter sauce with Parmesan cheese and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal for guests. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, scraping the pan to deglaze.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Return the chicken to the pan and let it cook in the sauce for another 7-10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired