Description
This One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken is an easy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. The rich, garlicky butter sauce coats the chicken beautifully, making every bite juicy and delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights when you need something quick but satisfying. Serve it over rice, pasta, or vegetables for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken thighs)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken – Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce – Reduce the heat to medium, add butter to the pan, and stir in minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pan – Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor.
- Simmer the Chicken – Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to the sauce.
- If using chicken thighs, adjust cooking time to ensure doneness.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg