Description
A simple recipe for chicken cooked in a single pan with garlic and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, keeping it warm.
- Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like broccoli or asparagus to the pan during the last 10 minutes of cooking the chicken for a complete meal.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 140
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, one pan chicken, easy chicken recipe, skillet chicken, weeknight dinner