Garlic Butter Chicken (Easy 20-Minute Dinner) Recipe
This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and easy 20-minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with a blend of dried herbs and seared to golden perfection before being finished in a rich garlic butter sauce with chicken broth, delivering a flavorful and comforting meal packed with herbs and savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 8-oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp Dried parsley
Cooking
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels to remove any moisture. Season both sides evenly with sea salt, black pepper, dried thyme, oregano, rosemary, and parsley.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer and cook for 4-8 minutes per side until they are golden brown and just cooked through. Lower the heat to medium if the chicken browns too quickly. Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate and cover it to keep warm.
- Make the sauce base: Add the unsalted butter and reduced sodium chicken broth to the skillet. As the butter melts, use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan, deglazing and loosening any browned bits for extra flavor.
- Sauté the garlic: Turn the heat down to low and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté it for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure the garlic does not burn.
- Combine and coat: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan. Flip them once or twice so they are coated well with the garlic butter sauce. If needed, warm the chicken in the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the garlic butter chicken and spoon the flavorful pan juices over the top for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are patted dry before seasoning to get a nice sear.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor but minced jarred garlic can be substituted in a pinch.
- You can serve this with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or your favorite rice for a complete meal.
- To make the dish gluten-free, verify your chicken broth contains no gluten additives.
