Description
A simple and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Serve with your favorite side, such as rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, easy chicken recipe, creamy chicken, skillet chicken, quick dinner