Description
A quick and indulgent chicken dish with a glossy garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknights and beginner cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
- Add the minced garlic and dried herbs to the skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with the garlic butter sauce and let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added brightness, finish with a squeeze of lemon. If the pan sauce reduces too much, add a splash of chicken broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, butter, quick dinner, easy recipe