Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken: Your New Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A rich and indulgent dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; cook until thickened.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken, weeknight dinner, indulgent meals