Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken breast(paid link)
• 4 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• ½ cup chicken broth(paid link)
• ½ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• 2 tbsp parsley(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

   5 min

3. 3

   Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.

   3 min

5. 5

   Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

6. 6

   Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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