Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken recipe featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients to create a delicious and comforting meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooking
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to enhance flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Make Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine with the garlic butter. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and dried Italian seasoning until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes so the flavors blend and the chicken stays moist.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired to add a bright citrus touch.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken with the seasoning blend for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute dried Italian seasoning with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or basil.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake if preferred.
