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Golden pan-seared chicken breast slices with green beans and potatoes on a white plate

Skillet Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce

This easy weeknight chicken recipe delivers tender chicken and a rich garlic butter sauce in one skillet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g Chicken breast, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 4 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken cutlets with smoked paprika and heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  2. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 165°F / 74°C, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.