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Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet

Three pieces of golden-brown Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Easy Skillet swimming in sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Cook tender chicken breasts in a bright, rich sauce made from lemon, garlic, and butter right in one skillet.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon.
  5. Stir in the Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  7. Cook for 1 minute to reheat the chicken and coat it thoroughly in the sauce.
  8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes or asparagus spears to the skillet during step 4 to cook alongside the sauce for a complete meal.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water, then stir this slurry into the simmering sauce in step 4.

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