Garlic Butter Chicken – Easy 20-Minute Weeknight Dinner
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick 20-minute skillet recipe made with juicy chicken breasts, garlic, herbs, and melted butter. It’s an easy dinner that pairs well with rice, pasta, or veggies.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each)2 teaspoons sea salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried parsley1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth5 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with sea salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and parsley.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in a single layer and sear for 4–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and just cooked through. If it browns too quickly, reduce heat to medium. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.In the same skillet, add butter and chicken broth. As the butter melts, scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze and collect all the flavorful bits.Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.Return the chicken breasts to the pan. Flip to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Heat for 1–2 minutes, just until warm.Serve immediately with pan juices spooned over the top. Great with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or pasta.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth or butter for best results.