Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts cooked until golden and smothered in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, ready in 20 minutes. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, boneless and skinless, butter, garlic, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, then stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer gently for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce, and cook for 1 minute until heated through.

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