Description

Garlic Butter Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make skillet recipe featuring tender boneless chicken breasts seared to a golden brown, then simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with white wine or chicken broth. This dish combines simple pantry staples with flavorful 21 Salute seasoning for a savory, restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness, about 4 average-sized breasts)
1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth (or as necessary)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or more for extra sauce)
1 tablespoon garlic (finely minced; or to taste)
2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)

Instructions

Prepare the skillet and chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Place the pounded chicken breasts in the skillet and evenly season them with 21 Salute seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Cook first side: Let the chicken sear for 5 minutes without moving it, allowing a medium golden crust to form. For thicker breasts, cook for 6-7 minutes.
Flip chicken: Carefully flip the chicken breasts over using a spatula, revealing the nicely seared side.
Cook second side: Continue cooking the chicken for about 5 minutes more or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Avoid disturbing the chicken while it sears.
Rest the chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet with a slotted spatula and transfer to a plate to rest while making the sauce.
Deglaze the skillet: Add the white wine or chicken broth to the hot skillet to deglaze it. Allow the liquid to bubble and steam vigorously for a few seconds, loosening any brown bits stuck to the pan.
Melt butter: Stir in the unsalted butter and continue stirring until melted, about 1 minute.
Cook garlic: Add the finely minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Combine and finish: Return the rested chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the garlic butter sauce over them, let everything warm through for a minute, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the sauce a little longer before adding the chicken back in.
Substitute white wine with low sodium chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
Make sure the chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
Use fresh garlic for best flavor; garlic powder won’t provide the same aromatic quality.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Garlic butter chicken, easy chicken recipe, skillet chicken, quick dinner, boneless chicken breasts, garlic sauce