Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple yet elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s bubbling gently.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with the garlic butter sauce before serving warm.
Notes
For added flavor, a squeeze of lemon juice before serving elevates the dish. If desired, substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative like olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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