Description
This Indulgent Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts seared to perfection and simmered in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce. Infused with fresh garlic, a splash of chicken broth, and heavy cream, this dish delivers rich flavors and comforting textures perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Finished with fresh herbs and optional paprika, it’s a dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
For Searing
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 4-5 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (preferably low-sodium)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or Chives, chopped
- Paprika, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs or breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and optional paprika to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and sear each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth reduce slightly, then stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the pieces. Cover and let it cook on low heat for another 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened further.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or chives over the completed dish for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve the garlic butter chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier meat, but chicken breasts work well too.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste preference, adding more for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control saltiness in the final dish.
- Serve this skillet meal with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy the creamy garlic butter sauce fully.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2-3 days and gently reheated on the stovetop.
