Garlic Butter Chicken

Name: Garlic Butter Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; seasoning salt or salt and black pepper (amount as desired); 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons salted butter; 6 minced garlic cloves; 1/4 cup chicken broth or chicken stock

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This Garlic Butter Chicken is an easy dinner recipe ready in just 20 minutes. It’s foolproof method that anyone can master and will wow your friends and family with it’s restaurant-quality taste.

Garlic butter chicken on a plate and vegetables.

If you’re looking for a quick 20 minute meal that’s rich in flavor, this Garlic Butter Chicken will be a family favorite! My husband tells me it’s restaurant-quality with every bite. We love this comforting dinner, it’s one of our most requested – in fact, we make it almost every week.

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What I love about it is that it’s perfect for meal prep. I often pack leftovers for lunch the next day to serve on top of pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with a side of veggies. And it’s all made in only one skillet with minimal ingredients, making clean up a breeze.

You can use boneless thin chicken breasts or chicken thighs depending on your preference. We love to customize the sauce with different herbs as well as citrus like lemon juice. If you love a good chicken recipe, try our Alice Springs Chicken Recipe and French Onion Chicken and Rice Bake. We promise you’ll love them.

One reader said: Laura, Thank you so much for all your delicious recipes. Made this last night and we loved it. Will definitely be making this dish again. -Cheryl

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Why You’ll Love this Recipe

7 ingredient dinner recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, this easy chicken dinner is on the table quickly.
Stovetop 20 minute meal. Forget all the dirty dishes, this uses just one skillet to make a comforting dinner in almost no time.
Comfort food in each bite. Everyone will love this garlic chicken recipe. It’s full of rich and comforting flavors that pair great with almost any side dish.

Ingredients

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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs: These cook quickly on the stovetop so dinner can be made fast!
Italian seasoning: Adds a punch of fresh herb flavor.
All-purpose flour: Used to lightly dredge the chicken to create the perfect golden brown crust.
Olive oil: Oil for cooking the chicken.
Salted butter: Forms the foundation of the buttery sauce.
Garlic cloves: We use lots of garlic to infuse each bite with intense garlic flavor.
Chicken broth or chicken stock: The liquid to make the sauce just the right consistency and rich in flavor.

The ingredients to make garlic butter chicken.

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How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken

Season chicken on both sides with seasoning salt or salt and black pepper, Italian seasoning, and flour.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken, and cook for about 5-8 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown with an internal temperature of 155-160°F. The time will depend on whether you use breasts or thighs. Transfer the par-cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and allow the pan to slightly cool for 1 minute. Add butter, and as it melts, scrape up any solid bits from the bottom of the pan.

Add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. If any flour remains on the cutting board, add to the skillet as well.

Add chicken broth, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer.

Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken, and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Cooking chicken in garlic butter in a skillet.

Remove from the skillet and garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired. Serve alone or over rice, pasta, or potatoes.

Expert Tips

Lightly dredge in flour. Be sure to shake off any excess flour from the chicken pieces. This gives them a nice crust after searing on the stovetop.
If your sauce is too thin, simply whisk 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water together to add to the saucepan. Simmer until thickened to the right consistency.
Add some greens or herbs! Feel free to finish the sauce with fresh herbs like parsley or tarragon. You can also cook fresh spinach in the skillet and let it wilt into the sauce before serving too.
Don’t overcook your chicken. If your chicken breasts are too thick, slice them in half widthwise to make thin chicken cutlets for quicker cooking and to prevent the meat from being rubbery. Temp the chicken to 165ºF on a meat thermometer.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Chicken

There are so many options to serve with this easy chicken dinner recipe. We love egg noodles, pasta, over a salad, on mashed potatoes, and with a side of freshly cooked veggies. See some options below:

Storage

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with some extra stock for a few minutes until warmed through.

This garlic butter chicken is also a great recipe to meal prep for a busy week ahead! It’s great on top of salads, in sandwiches, or paired with any side dish for a lunch or dinner.

FAQs

Is it better to use boneless thighs or breasts?

We like both! Be sure that the breasts are thin in thickness so they cook evenly and quickly and don’t dry out.

Can I use something besides all-purpose flour for dredging?

Yes, you could also use rice flour for a gluten-free option.

What other flavoring could I add to the sauce?

Feel free to add herbs like parsley, tarragon, thyme, or dill. We also love adding lemon juice and even a little bit of honey for sweetness.

If the sauce is too thick, how do I thin it out?

Just add some more chicken stock and whisk until the right consistency.

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