One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken
This is probably the fastest way to get dinner on the table when you want something that feels fancy but takes no effort. The cream sauce comes together in the same pan using the fond from the chicken.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~6 servings)
- 3 chicken breasts ~1 1/2 lbs, split in half widthwise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup salted butter divided
- 7 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half widthwise to create thinner pieces.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and melt 3 tablespoons butter.
- Add chicken in single layer and cook 4-5 minutes without moving.
- Flip and cook 3-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove chicken to plate and rest.
- Take skillet off heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and scrape up browned bits from pan bottom.
- Return skillet to medium heat and simmer 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and nestle chicken back into skillet.
- Spoon sauce over chicken to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.