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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe for Dinner

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Indulge in this restaurant-quality Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, a comfort food masterpiece. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a rich, velvety sauce made with fresh garlic, high-quality butter, and parmesan cheese. This decadent, skillet-ready meal relies on simple pantry staples to deliver incredible savory depth, making it the perfect reliable choice for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner that the whole family will adore.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken for six minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining two tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
Sauté the minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release flavorful brown bits.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for three minutes until thickened.
Whisk in the parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and serve warm.

Notes

Ensure chicken is patted dry to achieve the best sear. For a thicker sauce, simmer for an additional minute before adding the parmesan. Pairs excellently with steamed broccoli, roasted potatoes, or a bed of al dente pasta.

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