Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and flavorful dish combining succulent chicken breasts with aromatic garlic and rich butter, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Once done, remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute olive oil for butter. Use jarred garlic if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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