Description
This Savory Herb Butter Chicken Skillet is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner option, featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich herb butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
3. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
6. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then return chicken to the skillet and coat with the herb butter.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the herb mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, herb butter, easy dinner