Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter chicken recipe featuring juicy pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and herbs. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds / 680 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.
- Add sliced mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken before serving.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Stir in fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently with a little butter or broth to keep the chicken moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
