Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender, pan-seared chicken in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, cream, and parmesan, this dish is perfect for a comforting dinner. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small breasts)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare & Cook the Chicken:
1. Slice large chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets.
2. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
1. Reduce heat to medium, add olive oil to the same skillet, and melt.
2. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
4. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
5. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Stir in lemon juice.
3. Combine & Serve:
1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
2. Simmer for 2 minutes to warm everything through.
3. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 500-550 kcal
Protein: 40g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fats: 35g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 600mg
Notes & Tips
Lighter Version: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce butter.
Thicker Sauce: Let the sauce simmer longer, or add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.
Extra Flavor: Add mushrooms or spinach for more depth.
Serving Suggestions: Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for tofu or mushrooms.
Enjoy your Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken—a simple, delicious, and satisfying meal!