Description
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable meal in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection and bathed in a luxurious garlic butter sauce that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Whether you’re looking for a hassle-free dinner after a long day or seeking to impress family and friends at your next gathering, this easy chicken recipe delivers comfort and satisfaction. Pair it with fluffy rice or vibrant steamed vegetables to create a well-rounded plate that delights every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt two tablespoons of butter.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Sear each side for about five minutes until golden brown.
- Push the chicken aside and add minced garlic and oregano; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for five minutes to create a sauce.
- Stir in remaining butter until melted, coating the chicken well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg