Description
This Quick & Irresistible Garlic Butter Chicken is packed with flavor! Juicy chicken bites are tossed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with a hint of herbs — ready in just 25 minutes for the ultimate comfort meal. 🍗🧄
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and lemon juice. Add chicken back to skillet and toss until coated in garlic butter sauce.
- Cook for 2–3 more minutes, allowing sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with rice, pasta, or veggies.
Notes
💡 Tip: Add a sprinkle of Parmesan or chili flakes for an extra flavor kick. This recipe pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, skillet chicken, 30 minute meal