Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Optional lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and cream, stirring gently.
- Simmer and Combine: Stir in Parmesan cheese and herbs. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked.
- Finish the Dish: Adjust seasoning and add a small splash of lemon juice if desired before serving.