Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and easy recipe for tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.1.5 pounds chicken breasts
Notes
Serve this Garlic Butter Chicken with pasta, rice, or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.