Description
This Garlic Butter Skillet Chicken is a fast, flavorful easy chicken recipe made with just a handful of ingredients. Juicy chicken breasts are seared in butter and finished with fragrant garlic for a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but fits perfectly into a healthy dinner routine.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 1 lb
- Butter – 3 tbsp
- Garlic, minced – 4 cloves
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ¼ tsp
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter until foamy.
- Add chicken in a single layer and cook 5–6 minutes without moving.
- Flip chicken and cook another 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium and add garlic. Cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Spoon garlic butter over chicken and remove from heat.
- Rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For thicker chicken breasts, pound slightly for even cooking.
- This recipe doubles easily for meal prep or family dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: High-protein meal prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 360kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 38g
Keywords: Garlic Butter Skillet Chicken