Description
A rich and creamy chicken dish enveloped in a buttery garlic sauce with a hint of spice, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add Dijon mustard and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
- Mix in parsley and dill, followed by chicken broth and lemon juice. Let it simmer gently.
- Stir in the heavy cream, thicken the sauce, and reintroduce the chicken, letting it soak in the flavors for a few minutes.
- Garnish with extra parsley before serving.
Notes
Sear chicken in batches if necessary to avoid steaming. Use softened butter for better blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg