Description
A heartwarming dish featuring succulent chicken breasts seared in rich garlic butter, perfect for cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and pat dry.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with the dried herbs and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let everything simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap butter for olive oil. This dish can be paired with mashed potatoes or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic, Chicken, Butter, Cozy Dinner, Family Meal, Comfort Food