Description
Easy Skillet Chicken is a quick and flavorful one pan chicken dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, garlic butter, a light creamy pan sauce, and simple pantry seasonings for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
3. Reduce the heat slightly and add the butter to the same skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning.
5. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, then return the chicken to the skillet.
6. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it warm through for 2 more minutes.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook evenly and stay juicy.
Do not let the garlic brown too much or it can make the sauce taste bitter.
A splash of extra broth is helpful when reheating leftovers so the sauce stays smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 128mg