Description
This Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken is a rich and comforting one-pan skillet meal featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts or thighs cooked in a creamy garlic butter sauce with sweet corn and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a satisfying family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooking Fat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs evenly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to build the base flavor for the dish.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest.
- Cook corn: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the corn kernels to the same skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the corn starts to brown slightly, enhancing its sweetness and flavor.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the corn and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to release the garlic’s aroma without burning it.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, adding depth and flavor to the sauce.
- Add cream and seasoning: Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy, rich, and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken: Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over the pieces. Let it cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to warm through and let the chicken soak up some sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Serve this creamy, garlicky chicken warm with your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness and flavor compared to breasts.
- Add spinach or chopped bell peppers to the sauce for additional vegetables and color.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
