🍗 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, golden-brown chicken breasts with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is both quick and delicious, making it an instant favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 thin-cut chicken breasts (see note)
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and clove ends cut off
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture to coat completely, shaking off any excess.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant. Add a little chicken broth to deglaze the pan, being sure to scrape up the brown bits on the bottom.
Add the remaining broth and heavy cream to the skillet. Cook until simmering, then reduce the heat to medium. Stir often until the sauce has thickened.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Return the chicken to the pan along with any resting juices on the plate. Cook for 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and a little extra Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cooking Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min | Kcal: Approximately 450 per serving | Servings: 4
Enjoy this creamy garlic butter chicken with a side of steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete and satisfying meal.