Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that brings comfort to any meal. In just 15 minutes, you can create succulent chicken breasts bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced by a splash of white wine for added depth. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this one-pan wonder is family-friendly and versatile enough to pair with rice, pasta, or fresh vegetables. Whether you’re serving it alongside a crisp salad or wrapping it in tortillas for tacos, Garlic Butter Chicken is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons seasoning (21 Salute or poultry)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the pounded chicken breasts with seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked; remove from skillet and let rest.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine (or broth), scraping up browned bits.
- Add butter and let melt; stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg