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Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken Easy Weeknight Dinne 2026 07 10 231440 572x1024 1

Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken

A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts seared in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.

Cooking

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter.
  • Once the butter is hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
  • Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, occasionally spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top.
  • Cook for an additional minute to meld the flavors together.

Serving

  • Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for better flavor. Don't rush the browning of the chicken for a better crust. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 500mg
Keyword comfort food, Easy Chicken Recipe, fall recipes, garlic butter chicken, Skillet Chicken
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