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“Sliced garlic butter chicken breasts in a skillet.”

Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts

Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts comes together fast, filling the kitchen with cozy aromas and rich flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 395
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 8 oz each patted dry for better browning
  • 3 teaspoon sea salt fine-grain preferred for even seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground for best aroma
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme crushed lightly between fingers
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano classic savory note
  • ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary finely crumbled to avoid toughness
  • ¾ teaspoon dried parsley adds gentle herb balance
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil used for high-heat searing
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter divided for sauce richness
  • ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth pre-warmed if possible
  • 7 cloves garlic minced very fine for quick cooking

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Heavy-bottomed pan for even browning

Method
 

  1. Blot the chicken breasts dry thoroughly, then coat all sides with salt, pepper, and the dried herbs until evenly covered.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat, then arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden on both sides and just cooked through, about 4–8 minutes per side, adjusting heat if browning too fast.
  3. Move the chicken to a plate and loosely tent to retain heat while preparing the sauce.
  4. Add the butter and chicken broth to the same skillet, stirring and scraping the browned bits from the pan as the butter melts.
  5. Lower the heat and stir in the minced garlic, cooking briefly until fragrant without letting it brown.
  6. Place the chicken back into the skillet and turn it gently to coat with the garlic butter sauce, warming for 1–2 minutes if needed.
  7. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken and remove from heat just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 210gCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 49gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

Golden, buttery chicken that feels like a quiet weeknight win—simple steps, big comfort, and a sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything.

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