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Easy dinner recipe creamy chicken skillet in cast iron pan

Creamy Chicken Skillet Recipe


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  • Author: John
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Restaurant-quality creamy chicken skillet ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients and one-pan convenience


Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded even

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons butter Salt and black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon paprika


Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat

Add chicken and cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through

Remove chicken to plate and tent with foil to keep warm

Reduce heat to medium, add onion to same skillet and cook 3–4 minutes

Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant

Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from pan bottom

Add heavy cream and thyme, simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened

Return chicken to skillet and simmer 2–3 minutes to heat through

Stir in butter and fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper

Serve immediately while hot

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking Use digital thermometer to ensure 165°F internal temperature Serve immediately for best texture and flavor

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg