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

AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

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.

Questions

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

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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