Description
This easy recipe for Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Breast creates a tender, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Pound or butterfly the chicken to even thickness.
- Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mix on both sides of each chicken breast.
- Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden.
- Lower the heat to low.
- Add the chicken broth and butter to the pan.
- Cover the skillet and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh garlic or adjust spice mix based on personal preference. Pair with mashed potatoes or buttery rice to enjoy the pan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing & Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, flavorful, tender chicken