Super Easy Garlic Chicken
Ready in just 30 minutes, Super Easy Garlic Chicken is the ultimate weeknight dinner recipe that pairs simplicity with bold flavor. Featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breasts seasoned with paprika, oregano, and garlic, this skillet favorite is smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce that comes together effortlessly. Perfect for busy days, this dish requires minimal prep but delivers maximum taste, making it an ideal choice for quick meals that feel indulgent. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve alongside rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a satisfying, versatile meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're searching for easy garlic chicken recipes or one-pan chicken dinners, this recipe is guaranteed to become a regular on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter mixture over the chicken to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes such as rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2879 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 217.0 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1854 mg | 39% | |
*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.
