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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken served on a white plate, covered with golden sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken – One Skillet Comfort Food

A rich and comforting chicken recipe made in one pan! Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic butter sauce with herbs and a hint of parmesan. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 700 g)
  • 40 g unsalted butter (divided)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 120 ml chicken broth
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 g dried Italian herbs (mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
  • 10 g fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 4 g salt (or to taste)
  • 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Kitchen tongs
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and 20 g butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
    Chicken breasts cooking in a non-stick skillet with melted butter and olive oil until golden brown.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add liquids: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
    Garlic butter sauce simmering in a skillet with cream and parmesan, forming a rich and smooth texture.
  5. Add cheese and herbs: Stir in Parmesan and Italian herbs. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
    Adding grated Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs into the creamy garlic butter sauce in a skillet, as it thickens for creamy garlic butter chicken.
  6. Combine: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer 3–4 minutes until heated through.
    Chicken breasts simmering in creamy garlic butter sauce, topped with parsley and herbs for the perfect creamy garlic butter chicken.
  7. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or roasted potatoes.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream.
  • Perfectly pairs with mashed potatoes or sautéed vegetables.