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Butter Chicken Skillet

A rich and creamy skillet meal that combines tender chicken with a buttery sauce, perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with turkey or tofu.
  • 1/2 cup butter The star of the show!
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 onion diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Serving Suggestions
  • Cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or warm bread for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Once it’s frothy, add the diced onion and sauté until they become translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook it for an additional minute.
  3. Season each chicken breast generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until beautifully browned and cooked through.
  2. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, letting it gently simmer and thicken for a couple of minutes.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve your buttery chicken over rice, scoop onto creamy mashed potatoes, or alongside warm bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 800mg

Notes

For variation, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach, use olive oil for a lighter option, or swap spices for an Asian flair.

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