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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet

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A quick and easy 15-minute dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich, buttery garlic cream sauce that’s perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When oil shimmers, add chicken breasts without overcrowding the pan.
  3. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook another 4 minutes on the other side, adjusting heat and time as needed until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently.
  5. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Add 1 cup heavy cream and stir gently. Bring sauce to a simmer and let thicken for 3-4 minutes.
  6. If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in now until melted and smooth.
  7. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken and let cook together for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before cooking helps achieve a golden crust. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Control heat to avoid curdling the cream sauce. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream; if too thin, simmer longer. Rest cooked chicken to keep it juicy.

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