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Garlic Butter Chicken – Quick & Easy Recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and easy recipe bursting with flavor! Perfect for a weeknight dinner with juicy chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Pair with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.