Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts seared and simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s an easy and delicious meal perfect for weeknights, served with rice, veggies, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken:
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Sear the chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. - Make the garlic butter sauce:
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. - Simmer the chicken:
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the garlic butter sauce over them, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors. - Garnish and serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve the garlic butter chicken with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier option.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
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