Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic butter chicken is a decadent dish of pan seared boneless chicken breast topped with garlic butter sauce. This tasty dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Chicken breast is amazing because you can make it so many ways! This garlic butter chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to turn ordinary chicken breast into a delicious dinner.

The easy recipe is cooked entirely in one skillet and can be made in less than 30 minutes. I've included serving suggestions below to help you turn this recipe into a complete meal.

Ingredient notes and substitutions

• All-purpose flour: 1 to 1 Gluten-Free flour can be used in place of the all-purpose flour.
• Boneless skinless chicken breast: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will also work. The thighs should take a little longer to cook, so be sure to cook through to 165F.
• Olive oil: You can use a similar neutral oil like avocado oil.
• Chicken broth: I recommend using reduced-sodium chicken broth or no salt chicken broth to better control the salt level. Vegetable broth or white wine will also work.

How to make garlic butter chicken

Here you'll find step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients is given below.

Step 1: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Dredge the chicken breast into the flour to coat both sides.

Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4: Add the chicken and sear both sides until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 5: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30-60 seconds, watching to avoid burning.

Step 6: Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth using a wooden spoon to loosen up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 7: Add the chicken breast, butter, and parsley into the pan and cook until the sauce has thickened and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 4-6 minutes.

Step 8: Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce.

Tips

• Chicken is browning too quickly: If the chicken is golden brown outside but not up to temperature, you can reduce the heat on the pan so it will continue to cook the chicken through but not burn or overcook the outside.
• Preventing sticking: To keep the chicken from sticking to the pan, you want to ensure the pan and oil are very hot before adding the chicken.

Serving suggestions

I recommend serving the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or mashed cauliflower to help sop up some of the sauce. Roasted potatoes also go well with this dish.

Since the chicken is fairly rich, serving it with roast green veggies like broccoli, asparagus, or green beans, or a fresh green salad helps to even out the meal.

Storage

Garlic Butter Chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

The chicken can also be stored in a freezer-safe container and frozen for up to 3 months. To serve from frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. To reheat, place an oven-safe dish in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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