Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. This easy recipe brings a delightful aroma to your kitchen and guarantees seconds at the dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with rice or pasta, making it a versatile favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince garlic and herbs.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and butter to the pan; swirl to coat the chicken as the butter melts.
- Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle with sauce; serve with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg