Description
Mouthwatering Garlic Butter Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor straight to home kitchens, promising succulent meat draped in rich, aromatic sauce. Quick preparation and simple ingredients ensure this delightful dish becomes a go-to meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Dairy and Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth or white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cleanse the chicken breasts thoroughly with paper towels, ensuring complete dryness. Generously apply seasoning across both surfaces using salt and pepper.
- Activate a large skillet over medium thermal intensity. Introduce olive oil and butter, allowing them to merge and heat. Carefully position the seasoned chicken into the skillet, developing a golden exterior. Cook each side methodically, transforming the protein to a perfect doneness. Transfer the cooked chicken to a temporary holding plate.
- Utilize the identical skillet for creating a luxurious sauce. Melt remaining butter, introducing finely chopped garlic. Stir continuously, releasing aromatic essences. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, capturing embedded flavor molecules from previous cooking.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream and Italian seasoning, whisking until a harmonious consistency emerges. Integrate Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a silky texture. Calibrate flavor profile with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Gently reintroduce chicken into the simmering sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Allow ingredients to intertwine and develop complementary flavors for several moments.
- Present the dish adorned with freshly chopped parsley. Accompany with complementary side dishes that enhance the chicken’s rich, creamy profile.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of equal thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked spots.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to achieve a beautiful golden-brown sear that locks in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe, perfectly cooked chicken without guesswork.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Customize the dish by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the garlic butter sauce’s depth of flavor.
- Quickly reduce cooking time by slicing chicken breasts horizontally into thinner cutlets before seasoning and searing.
- Store leftover sauce separately from chicken to prevent soggy meat and maintain crisp exterior when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg