Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a soul-warming dish that features juicy, tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family dinner or a cozy night in. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a delightful meal that pairs beautifully with rice or your favorite vegetables, ensuring satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Place chicken breasts in the skillet; cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove chicken; pour in chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up browned bits.
- Let broth reduce slightly before stirring in remaining butter, thyme, and parsley.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, then serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg