Go Back
–+ servings
garlic butter chicken in an iron skillet with one piece sliced up
Print

Garlic Butter Chicken

Savory rich herb and garlic chicken breasts seared to perfection in an iron skillet with a gorgeous butter sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken breast, Garlic and herb, Garlic butter chicken pasta, garlic butter sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 270kcal
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning mix
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the butter and chicken broth to the pan. As the butter melts, scrape the bottom of the pan with a spoon to deglaze the pan.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
  • Return the chicken to the pan. Flip once or twice to coat in sauce.
  • Serve garlic butter chicken with pan sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg