Skillet Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and aromatic garlic herb butter sauce. A quick and elegant one-skillet meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock or dry white wine
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For even cooking, ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness by pounding them to 1-inch thickness if needed.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure a good sear on the chicken.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
