Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe (Easy, Juicy & Flavor-Packed)
This garlic butter chicken is what you make when you want something that tastes like you tried… but you absolutely did not. Juicy, golden chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce that’s simple, fast, and wildly good (like “why don’t I make this every week?” good;).
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small), sliced in half horizontally
- Salt and pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, for finishing
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder (don’t be shy here — this is your epic base flavor).
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, lower heat to medium and add the butter.
- Once melted, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant (not browned — we’re going for cozy, not burnt;).
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Let it simmer for a couple minutes to pull up all those golden bits from the pan (that’s epic flavor GOLD).
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes so everything gets coated and happy.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Variations
- Want it extra saucy? Add another splash of broth (you’ll want bread for this situation;).
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you want even juicier and richer results.
- Add a splash of white wine with the broth for a slightly fancier level-up type of situation
- Throw in spinach at the end and let it wilt for an easy upgrade.
- A little grated parmesan melted into the sauce = not traditional, but very hard to argue with!
- Drizzle with honey and some cayenne pepper if you want a hot-honey version
In the mood for some easy comfort food? Check out this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, these super easy Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes, this silky and totally irresistible Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta, these Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs and this delightfully easy Cheesy Baked Macaroni with Beef! And if you’re in the mood for a simple one pot wonder meal?! This EPIC One Pot Lasagna dinner that’s ready in less than 27 minutes will absolutely become your new favorite busy-night dinner!
