Creamy Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken
This creamy skillet garlic butter chicken is the kind of cozy weeknight dinner that feels special without asking much from you. It comes together in one pan with tender chicken, a rich garlicky sauce, and plenty of comfort in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour for light coating
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dust it with flour so it gets a golden crust in the pan.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and mostly cooked through. Transfer it to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed, then stir in the garlic. Cook just until fragrant so it does not burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, then let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer a few more minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the creamy sauce. Finish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or cream if needed. Warm it slowly so the sauce stays smooth and the chicken does not dry out.