Skillet Chicken
Elevate your weeknight meals with this irresistible Skillet Chicken recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that's ready in just 30 minutes! Tender, golden-browned chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then bathed in a luscious garlic-butter sauce infused with chicken broth, fresh thyme, paprika, and a zingy splash of lemon juice. The magic happens in one pan, making cleanup a breeze while ensuring every bite is layered with rich, savory flavors. Garnished with vibrant parsley for a fresh finish, this skillet chicken pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy evenings, this easy skillet chicken recipe is a must-try for home cooks looking to impress with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the unsalted butter and let it melt, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Stir in the thyme leaves and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top to coat them. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to soak up the flavor.
Add the lemon juice to the sauce and stir gently to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the chicken.
Serve the skillet chicken warm with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.5 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3443 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 220.5 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2184 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
