Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Chicken recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm covered loosely with foil.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. If using, add the crushed red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it reduces slightly and thickens.
- Combine and Garnish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh finish and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream at the end of the sauce.
- Use crushed red pepper flakes to add a spicy kick or omit for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
