One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken – Ready in 30 Minutes!
🥘 Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet
A quick, flavorful, and juicy one-pan chicken dish that’s perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. Sear tender chicken breasts in a garlic butter sauce and serve it with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
🍽 Ingredients (Serves 4):
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried herbs (like thyme or rosemary) – optional
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if needed to prevent sticking)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish – optional)
Lemon wedges (for serving – optional)
🍳 Instructions:
- Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. - Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet (cast iron works great), melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help prevent burning (optional).
Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F / 75°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. - Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant (do not burn).
If desired, add a splash of chicken broth, cream, or lemon juice to make a richer sauce (optional). - Combine and Serve
Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the garlic butter sauce.
Cook for another 2–3 minutes so it absorbs the flavors.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a squeeze of lemon if you like.
✅ Serve With:
Steamed rice
Mashed potatoes
Pasta
Crusty bread
Roasted vegetables
🕒 Total Time: 25–30 minutes
🔪 Difficulty: Easy
🍽 Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
