Buttery Garlic Chicken
Buttery Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich garlic-butter sauce, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes—but also requires minimal ingredients, ensuring a stress-free cooking experience. Serve it alongside rice or vegetables for a balanced meal that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any brown bits; let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg