Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick, comforting chicken dish cooked in garlic butter, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it foams slightly.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side, basting frequently with the garlic butter.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and transfer the breasts to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use a heavy skillet for even browning. Can store in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic butter chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food
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