skillet chicken herb butter
A quick and flavorful skillet chicken recipe topped with a rich garlic herb butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
- 1.5 Tbsp minced garlic about 4 cloves
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 0.33 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
Preparation Steps
- Pound thicker parts of chicken breasts with the flat side of a meat mallet to an even thickness.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet.
- Cook chicken about 5 to 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Lower heat slightly, then melt 1.5 Tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sage; sauté until garlic is golden, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken stock and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add remaining butter diced into pieces, thyme, and rosemary. Stir until butter melts.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Serve warm.
Notes
Look for poultry herb blend packs for convenience, or substitute with your favorite fresh herbs. This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables.