Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, making it a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner option. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, it pairs well with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by taking the chicken breasts out of the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin, placing them between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Carefully place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 6-7 minutes on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Sprinkle in the dried thyme, oregano, and paprika, stirring to combine and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for a few hours or overnight.
- You can add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the dish after cooking the chicken for added veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes