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Delicious juicy garlic butter chicken served on a plate

Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken

A quick and creamy one-pan recipe featuring chicken breasts cooked in garlic and butter, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Vegetables of your choice (optional)
  • Rice (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden brown on each side, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the garlic butter for another 5 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Serve the chicken over rice or alongside your favorite veggies, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Pro tip: Don't rush the searing; the golden crust is essential for flavor. Ingredient swaps are possible; chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness. For additional flavor, a splash of white wine can be added after searing the chicken.