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Juicy, tender chicken cooked in one skillet with a luscious garlic butter sauce and a splash of white wine or chicken broth. Ready in 15-20 minutes, this simple and flavorful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and easy to customize with various sides.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (about 4 average breasts)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth, as needed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more for extra sauciness
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the pounded chicken evenly with poultry seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place chicken in the hot skillet and sear undisturbed for about 5 minutes (6–7 minutes for thicker breasts) to develop a golden crust.
  5. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for about 5 minutes, until cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest on a plate.
  7. Carefully pour ½ cup white wine or chicken broth into the hot skillet to deglaze, scraping up browned bits.
  8. Add 3 tablespoons butter and stir until melted, about 1 minute.
  9. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  10. Turn off the heat and return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the chicken to coat.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Pound chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and tenderize the meat., Resist moving the chicken while searing to develop a nice crust., Deglaze the pan carefully as the liquid will bubble up and steam., This dish is naturally high-protein and gluten-free., Serve with pasta, rice, potatoes, bread, or veggies to soak up the garlic butter sauce., For a creamier version, add parmesan and dijon mustard to make a creamy parmesan dijon skillet chicken., You can dice chicken into bite-sized pieces for faster cooking (around 5 minutes)., Add red pepper flakes or Asian chili garlic sauce for a spicy variation, but add cautiously., Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen up to 4 months., Reheat gently using microwave, stovetop, or oven to keep chicken juicy.

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