Weeknight Chicken
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner idea that’s perfect for busy weeknights? This Weeknight Chicken recipe combines juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts with a rich, buttery garlic sauce infused with hints of zesty lemon and fragrant thyme. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is as easy as it is versatile, pairing beautifully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a wholesome meal the whole family will love. The addition of fresh parsley elevates the presentation, while a splash of chicken broth ties the sauce together with a delicious depth of flavor. Simple ingredients, a one-pan method, and bold tastes make Weeknight Chicken your new go-to solution for effortless weeknight cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and ground black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt, then stir in the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the dried thyme and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve the chicken hot with the pan sauce spooned over it. Pair with rice, pasta, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 657 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 3584 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 220.4 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2153 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.
