Description
A delightful and creamy dish that combines tender chicken with a rich sauce of butter, garlic, and spices, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets or even-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill or chives, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, cut them into even-sized pieces, and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, parsley, optional dill or chives, and lemon juice until combined.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir well, and let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese if desired, stirring until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestle in the sauce, cover, and cook for another 8–10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, garnish with parsley, and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead; store the sauce separately and combine with freshly cooked chicken when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken, Butter, Creamy, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food