Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a luscious butter sauce with garlic, herbs, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: cayenne pepper or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet, cooking for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet, and add minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, mixing thoroughly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes on low heat.
- Add chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Can be prepped ahead and stored separately in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg