Description

This quick and easy garlic butter chicken is packed with flavor and made in just one pan! Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s a simple weeknight dinner that tastes like a restaurant-quality meal.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Season the 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 from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt.
Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

For extra juicy chicken, use a meat thermometer and cook to 165°F internal temperature.
This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies.
You can swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs if preferred—just adjust the cook time slightly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 360
Sugar: 0.3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg