Description
This creamy garlic chicken is packed with flavor and easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter to the pan along with minced garlic, chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
- Deglaze the pan with lemon juice, scraping up the brown bits. Pour in the cream and stir well. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg