Creamy Garlic Chicken (Fast and Delightfully Easy!)

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Sear until golden on both sides and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
Lower the heat slightly and add butter and garlic to the pan.
Cook just until fragrant. About 30 seconds. (Do not brown it.)
Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for about one minute.
Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan until smooth and fabulously creamy.
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon that glorious sauce over the top.
Let everything mix and mingle for a few minutes.
Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with bread for sauce-scooping purposes. (Our favorite bread to pair with this chicken is this simple Dutch Oven No Knead Bread that is dense, crusty and ready with almost zero effort!;)

Freshly grated Parmesan melts MUCH better and gives you a smoother sauce – here is why grating your own cheese is an absolute game-changer for smooth, cheesy sauces!
If the sauce thickens too much, a splash of broth loosens it right up.
Add spinach or mushrooms if you want to sneak in some veggies.
A squeeze of lemon brightens the richness beautifully.
Leftovers reheat perfectly over low heat with a tiny splash of broth.
Finish with a sprinkle of buttered bread crumbs for extra richness, flavor, and the perfect crispy texture!

In the mood for some easy comfort food? Check out this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, this Creamy Lemon Pasta with Crispy Bacon, these Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs and this delightfully easy Cheesy Baked Macaroni with Beef! And if you’re in the mood for a simple one pot wonder meal?! This EPIC One Pot Lasagna dinner that’s ready in less than 27 minutes will absolutely become your new favorite busy-night dinner!

Want a perfect side dish to this recipe? Check out these Crispy Smashed Potatoes (Garlic Butter & Roasted Lemon).