Description
This rich and flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken is easy to make and a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken – Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps the chicken develop a golden crust when cooking. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter sauce – In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30–40 seconds until fragrant. The garlic will quickly release its rich aroma as it blends with the butter.
- Add broth and lemon – Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir gently, scraping the bottom of the pan to release all the flavorful browned bits. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes so it slightly reduces.
- Return the chicken – Place the chicken back into the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top. Let everything cook together for another 2–3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors. This final step transforms the dish into the rich and flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken that makes this recipe so popular.
- Garnish and serve – Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg