Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Garlic Honey Chicken Skillet, an easy yet impressive dish that will become a staple in your kitchen. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts seared to perfection and bathed in a rich sauce made from honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. Serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its sweet and tangy profile, this creamy chicken dish is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add honey, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer for another 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg