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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken is an easy and delicious recipe perfect for busy weeknights, delivering rich buttery flavors that will please the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pat dry before seasoning.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Divided for searing and garlic.
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Use your favorite herbs as a substitute.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • Lemon wedges For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once it's sizzling, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
  2. Sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden.
  3. Lower the heat and add the remaining butter. Once melted, add in the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Return the chicken to the pan, spoon garlic butter over the top, and let it bask for another minute or two.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan when searing. You can add vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli during cooking for a complete meal. Marinating the chicken in seasoning the night before can save time.