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A sizzling skillet filled with golden-brown chicken breasts topped with rich, melted garlic butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley, surrounded by roasted vegetables on a rustic wooden table

Savory Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner

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A flavorful and easy garlic butter chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a family dinner or special occasion

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6–7 minutes per side.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Spoon garlic butter over chicken and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
  • You can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth for extra sauce.
  • This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: thirty-five grams
  • Cholesterol: 90mg