Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and flavorful pan-seared chicken dish coated in rich garlic butter, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Fresh or thawed)
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter Use homemade for best flavor, if possible
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste none Salt and pepper
- as needed none Fresh parsley for garnish (Chopped)
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add garlic butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt and coat the chicken.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
To make this meal more satisfying, consider serving with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice or quinoa, a fresh salad, or garlic bread. Allow leftovers to cool, store in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for longer storage.