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Close-up of garlic butter chicken pieces garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate

Garlic Butter Chicken

A simple and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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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
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 320mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce before serving.

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