Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken promises a luxurious dinner experience that melts in your mouth with rich, herbaceous flavors. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering a sensational meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth or white wine
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot chicken breasts with paper towels, ensuring surface is moisture-free. Generously season both surfaces with salt and pepper, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Activate a large skillet over medium heat, incorporating olive oil and butter. Allow fats to harmonize and heat uniformly.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the heated skillet, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown masterpiece. Cook approximately 4-5 minutes per side, monitoring thickness and internal temperature for perfect doneness. Delicately transfer chicken to a waiting plate.
- Reduce skillet heat, introducing remaining butter. Introduce minced garlic, stirring continuously until aromatic and translucent, releasing its intense flavor profile.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring chicken broth, gently scraping accumulated caramelized fragments from bottom. Allow liquid to simmer and reduce, concentrating flavor complexity.
- Incorporate heavy cream and Italian seasoning, creating a luxurious sauce. If desired, fold in Parmesan cheese until smoothly integrated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken into the silky sauce, allowing each piece to bathe and absorb surrounding flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately alongside complementary side dishes, presenting a visually appealing and aromatic meal.
Notes
- Achieve crispy skin by thoroughly drying chicken before seasoning, removing excess moisture ensures better browning and flavor development.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with turkey, pork tenderloin, or fish fillets without changing core cooking technique.
- Control sauce thickness by simmering longer for a more concentrated flavor or adding extra broth if too thick, allowing flexibility in texture.
- Enhance dish’s nutritional profile by using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg