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1 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner
1.1 Overview
1.2 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
1.2.1 Chicken & Seasoning
1.2.2 For the Sauce
1.2.3 For Garnish (Optional)
1.3 Preparation Time
1.4 Directions
1.4.1 Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
1.4.2 Step 2: Sauté the Garlic
1.4.3 Step 3: Cook the Chicken
1.4.4 Step 4: Make the Cream Sauce
1.4.5 Step 5: Final Touches
1.5 ️ Serving Suggestions
1.6 Chef’s Tips for Best Results
1.7 Pairing Suggestions
1.7.1 Drinks:
1.8 Storage & Reheating
1.9 Why You’ll Love It
1.10 Printable Recipe Card (Summary)
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner
Overview
This creamy garlic butter chicken is rich, comforting, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want something indulgent but still easy to pull off, this dish features tender slices of seasoned chicken breast simmered in a luscious garlic butter cream sauce with a touch of lemon to balance the richness. It’s a restaurant-style dish you can master at home in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
Chicken & Seasoning
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1–1.5 lbs total), sliced into strips or cutlets
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning for added flavor
For the Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced finely or crushed
½ cup heavy cream (or double cream)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)
Optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese for added depth
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
For Garnish (Optional)
Fresh chopped parsley
Lemon zest
Grated Parmesan
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Preparation Time
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Directions
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