Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal with tender chicken in a creamy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: creamy garlic butter chicken, one-pan chicken, easy dinner recipe