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Close-up of golden herb chicken breasts in sauce on a white plate, garnished with fresh parsley.

Easy Garlic Butter Chicken

A simple and flavorful chicken dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

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