Description
Garlic butter chicken delivers a quick, mouthwatering dinner your family will devour in minutes. Tender chicken smothered in rich, herby garlic sauce makes weeknight cooking deliciously simple.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Components:
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat your 4 chicken breasts with this seasoning blend.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet at medium heat (375°F). Place seasoned chicken into the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set on a clean plate. Keep the delicious browned bits in the pan.
- Add remaining ½ cup butter to the skillet. Toss in 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all caramelized chicken bits from the bottom.
- Stir ½ cup heavy cream into the bubbling sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid slightly thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Generously spoon the creamy sauce over each breast.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the top for a bright finish. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor and avoid pre-minced varieties that lack punch.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust.
- For a lower-carb version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt and reduce simmer time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg