Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken

Name: Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, pounded even; 1 tsp salt and pepper; 4 tbsp butter, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups corn kernels; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

Seared chicken breasts finished in a skillet of sweet creamed corn, garlic butter, and Parmesan, the one-pan summer 2026 dinner everyone kept saving.

40 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, pounded even
1 tsp salt and pepper
4 tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups corn kernels
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

Instructions

1

Season 4 pounded even chicken breasts on both sides with 1 tsp salt and pepper and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
2

Melt half of 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F. Remove and set aside.
3

Lower the heat to medium and melt the remaining butter in the same skillet. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Stir in 2 cups corn kernels and 1/2 cup chicken broth, and simmer for 3 minutes.
5

Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6

Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the creamed corn over the top, and simmer for 2 minutes to warm through. Finish with 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken reach?

For Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken?

Step 2 reads: "Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for Parmesan in Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken?

The entry for Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken calls for 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. In its place: Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, measure for measure. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast at half the volume.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken uses 4 chicken breasts, pounded even.

Can I make Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken is 4 tbsp butter, divided, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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