Simple Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and comforting chicken dish with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Melt the butter in the skillet until it foams.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help it brown evenly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meal
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