Craving a delicious, home-cooked meal but short on time? Look no further than Garlic Butter Chicken! This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. It’s quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and offers a healthy alternative to takeout. I remember the first time I made it; even my picky eater devoured it! Trust me, this will become a staple in your kitchen.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandma always had a knack for making simple ingredients taste extraordinary. Her secret, she claimed, was “generous doses of love and garlic.” This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is my attempt to capture that same magic. It’s not just a meal; it’s a memory of her warm kitchen and the comforting aroma of garlic filling the air. It reminds me of her love and I am hoping you feel the same.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Melt the Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Add the Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in Cream and Seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over rice, pasta, or your favorite veggies. Enjoy!
Garlic Butter Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.salt, pepper
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.4 tablespoons butter
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!6 garlic cloves
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.1/4 cup chicken broth
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over rice, pasta, or your favorite veggies. Enjoy!fresh parsley
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