Description
A simple and delicious skillet garlic butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy nights, packed with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For lighter options, use olive oil instead of butter and add spinach or broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, butter, skillet, dinner, quick meal