Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal with this decadent Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are coated in a rich, velvety sauce infused with fresh garlic and aromatic herbs. This stovetop dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering succulent flavor and a beautiful golden crust in under thirty minutes. The secret lies in using high-quality heavy cream and precise heat control to achieve a perfect, stable sauce that clings beautifully to the chicken.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
6 garlic cloves, freshly minced
1 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp unsalted butter
0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the foam subsides.
Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate to rest.
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the base.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan and reduce the liquid by half over medium heat.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, coating thoroughly with the sauce, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure you use full-fat heavy cream to keep the sauce stable and creamy. Do not let the garlic brown too much as it can turn bitter. Serve alongside steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta for a complete dinner.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Stovetop Searing
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg