Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken with a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe offers a rich and flavorful experience with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze it. Allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Slowly add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring continuously to combine.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet, allowing it to soak up the delicious sauce for a couple of minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Enjoy hot over your favorite side dish or simply on its own.
Notes
- Use fresh minced garlic for enhanced flavor.
- Substitute half the heavy cream with milk for a lighter sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Marinate chicken before cooking for deeper flavor.
- Lemon juice and zest can add a refreshing citrus twist.
- Sautéed mushrooms complement the dish well.
- Add spinach and feta for a Mediterranean variation.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or basil.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- The dish can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: N/A