Here’s a crowd-favorite recipe 👇
🧄🧈 Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
-
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
-
1 ½ tsp salt
-
½ tsp black pepper
-
1 tsp paprika
-
1 tsp Italian seasoning
-
3 tbsp unsalted butter
-
4 cloves garlic, minced
-
½ cup chicken broth
-
½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
-
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a mix of mozzarella & cheddar)
-
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
-
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
-
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
2. Sear
-
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.
-
Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown (doesn’t have to be fully cooked yet).
-
Remove and set aside.
3. Make the garlic butter sauce
-
In the same pan, add remaining 1 tbsp butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
-
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to scrape up brown bits.
-
Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Add cheese & chicken
-
Stir in Parmesan cheese, then place chicken back into the skillet.
-
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
-
Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve
-
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm over:
-
Buttered pasta 🍝
-
Rice 🍚
-
Mashed potatoes 🥔
-
Or roasted veggies 🥦
-
💡 Tips
-
Want extra flavor? Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
-
Use smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for a little kick.
-
You can also bake this! After adding cheese, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes until bubbly.
Would you like me to give you a baked casserole-style version of this (perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping)?
