Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken
This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken cooked to perfection with simple ingredients, delivering an irresistible and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Lightly coat each chicken breast with the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove from oven, spoon sauce over chicken, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for 1 hour before cooking or serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.