Description
This Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish made with tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and pairs well with veggies or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.
- Once butter is melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg