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A white bowl filled with creamy garlic butter chicken and pasta, showcasing the rich and smooth texture of the garlic sauce.

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken: The Ultimate 30-Minute Meal

Discover your new favorite weeknight dinner with this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken. Tender chicken in a rich, velvety garlic butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. A one-pan wonder packed with incredible flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and allow it to reduce by half.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk constantly until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Tip 2: Pound the chicken to an even thickness to ensure it cooks evenly.
Tip 3: Keep the heat on low when adding the cream and cheese to prevent the sauce from curdling.