Description
Juicy garlic butter chicken cooked in a skillet for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spoon sauce over chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internal temperature.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg