Description
A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken with rich garlic butter, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, stir, and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the garlic butter sauce over it, and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with extra parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or stovetop until heated through.
- For freezing, use a freezer-safe container and it can last up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse, Garlic Butter, Chicken Skillet, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food