15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

This quick garlic butter chicken breast is cozy, simple, and perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken cooks fast in one skillet and gets coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. It’s a no-fuss dinner that feels comforting without being heavy.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
6. Spoon the garlic butter over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Tip: For extra tenderness, let the chicken rest for 2 minutes after cooking before slicing.

Serve this with rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad for an easy complete meal. Save this recipe for your next busy night.

15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

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• Author: Holly Carter
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Quick skillet chicken breasts cooked in garlic butter for an easy 15-minute dinner.

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Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.

5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.

6. Spoon the garlic butter over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before slicing for best juiciness.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Skillet
• Cuisine: American