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Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

This garlic butter chicken breast is so easy to take from the stovetop to the oven, all in one skillet. Say goodbye to a pile of dishes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
46 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ⅛ stick
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ lemon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Pat your chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the flour to a shallow bowl and dredge both sides of the chicken with flour.
  4. Add the olive oil and butter to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and sear on both sides until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  5. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  6. To the same skillet, add in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Stir in the butter. Once melted, stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, baste with the sauce, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

  • Storage: Store garlic butter chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • If your chicken breasts are uneven thicknesses, feel free to pound them to even thickness for more even cooking.
  • For a moist and juicy chicken breast, optionally brine your chicken in water with a few tablespoons of salt for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry. This helps the seasoning to better adhere.
  • Take care not to burn the garlic; this will lead to a bitter sauce.
  • If you'd like a more buttery sauce, you can add an additional 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Use a digital thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will lock in the juices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Potassium 479mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 611IU (12%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 718mg 30%
Potassium 479mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 611IU 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.