Easy Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple yet indulgent dish featuring juicy chicken breasts sautéed in buttery garlic goodness, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or parsley), chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until it’s bubbling but not browned.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Sprinkle the chicken with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
Perfect when paired with steamed broccoli or garlic mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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