Description
A deliciously simple recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken that is packed with flavor and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the garlic sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the garlic sauce before returning the chicken to the skillet.
- Serve the garlic butter chicken over rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg