Description
Succulent “creamy garlic butter chicken” elevates home cooking with rich Mediterranean flavors. Tender chicken bathed in a luxurious sauce promises a delightful meal you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Herbs:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by generously seasoning both sides with salt and pepper, ensuring an even coating for maximum flavor absorption.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for perfect browning.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- Once beautifully seared, transfer the chicken to a temporary plate, keeping it warm and preserving its juiciness.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium and introduce butter, letting it melt smoothly and create a rich foundation for the sauce.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring quickly to release its aromatic essence without burning, which takes roughly 30-45 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, creating a luxurious base for the sauce, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes for depth and complexity.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently, watching as it gradually thickens and develops a velvety consistency.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves to the sauce, gently folding them until they wilt and incorporate seamlessly into the creamy mixture.
- Carefully return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the sauce and spooning the creamy mixture over the top.
- Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring the chicken reaches perfect doneness and the sauce reaches ideal thickness.
Notes
- Achieve golden-brown perfection by patting chicken dry before seasoning to enhance crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Prevent sauce separation by using room temperature cream and slowly incorporating ingredients while maintaining consistent medium heat.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes quantity – start with less and gradually increase for personalized spice preference.
- Transform dish into low-carb option by replacing cream with coconut milk and serving over cauliflower rice for keto-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg