Garlic Butter Chicken
This Garlic Butter Chicken is juicy, tender, and loaded with rich buttery garlic flavor. It’s a quick and comforting dinner that pairs perfectly with rice, potatoes, or veggies.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken, and simmer for another 2 minutes to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, squeeze a little lemon juice over the chicken before serving or add red pepper flakes for heat.