Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken with Basil Sauce
Tender chicken breasts seared in garlic butter and topped with a fresh, vibrant basil sauce, all cooked in one skillet for a flavorful and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for a richer sauce)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- If using, add heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add chopped basil and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use thin chicken cutlets for faster cooking.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor, not dried.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg