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Easy Chicken Dinners: Your Go-To 30-Minute Garlic Butter Recipe

This Garlic Butter Chicken is the ultimate easy chicken dinner! Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts in a rich and savory garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Garlic Butter Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and thyme.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken from skillet.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for one minute. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 40gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For extra juicy chicken, pound the breasts to an even thickness before seasoning and cooking.
Tip 2: A splash of white wine can be used to deglaze the pan before adding the chicken broth for extra flavor.
Tip 3: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in the juices.
Keyword 30 minute meals,easy chicken dinners,garlic butter chicken

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