Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken is a luscious dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a comforting meal enveloped in a rich, velvety garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Serve it with pasta or rice, and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in Italian seasoning and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating spinach or sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. - To make it dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.