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