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Garlic Butter Chicken

Juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts seared golden and coated in a rich herby garlic butter pan sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes with one pan and simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 oz each
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 5 cloves garlic freshly minced

Equipment

  • Large stainless steel skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Instant read meat thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and parsley.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken in a single layer. Sear for 4 to 8 minutes per side until golden brown. Reduce to medium heat if browning too quickly. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Add butter and chicken broth to the same skillet. As butter melts, scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze and lift all the browned bits.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan. Flip once or twice to coat in the sauce. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes if needed until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Spoon pan sauce generously over the top before serving.

Notes

Use fresh garlic only — do not substitute garlic powder. Use reduced-sodium broth as the sauce cooks down and concentrates. Remove chicken from heat at 160 to 163 degrees F and let it rest covered while finishing the sauce — it will reach 165 degrees F as it rests. Double the sauce if serving over rice or pasta.