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Sizzling Garlic Chicken Skillet Made Easy

Learn how to make delicious Garlic Chicken Skillet Easy. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For this recipe, you’ll need just a handful of ingredients that are likely already sitting in your pantry. Simplicity is key, just like my mom’s magical creations from a can of tomatoes and a few spices.

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

If you’re out of chicken broth, water with a pinch of salt works as a great substitute. And don’t stress if you’re missing fresh parsley; dried parsley or even a sprinkle of chives can do the trick.

Instructions

Now, let’s get cooking! I promise it’s as easy as pie—or should I say, as easy as a Garlic Chicken Skillet Easy?

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. As the oil shimmers, you’ll know it’s ready for the chicken.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place them in the skillet, cooking each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning—just like how my dad would tell stories while stirring pots.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet; these are flavor gold mines!
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Let everything cook together for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

There you have it—a meal that’s not only quick and easy but also a testament to the love and warmth found in home cooking.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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