Description
Garlic butter chicken blends succulent poultry with rich, herbed butter sauce. Mediterranean flavors merge seamlessly, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth or white wine
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season comprehensively with salt and pepper across all surfaces.
- Searing: Heat a large skillet over medium flame, introducing olive oil and butter. Carefully position seasoned chicken, developing a golden-brown crust by cooking each side until perfectly done. Remove chicken and set aside on a holding plate.
- Sauce Creation: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence. Deglaze pan with chicken broth, capturing concentrated flavor remnants from initial cooking process.
- Sauce Refinement: Whisk in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, creating a smooth, velvety consistency. Integrate Parmesan cheese until fully dissolved, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate flavor profile.
- Final Integration: Return chicken to the simmering sauce, ensuring complete coverage and allowing ingredients to meld and intensify flavors for several minutes.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and plate alongside complementary side dishes that enhance the dish’s rich, creamy character.
Notes
- Ensure Chicken Dryness: Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Maintain medium heat to create an even, golden crust without burning the butter or chicken surface.
- Check Chicken Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe and juicy chicken.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Parmesan gradually and stir constantly to prevent clumping and create a smooth, silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 476
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg