Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Breast

A juicy chicken breast pan-seared with garlic and fresh herbs, finished with a rich butter sauce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful main dish that's both comforting and elegant.

Main Dish
Easy 20 min 350 cal
Steps

1. Pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 3. Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side without moving. 4. Flip the chicken, add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the pan. 5. Add butter and spoon the melted butter with herbs over the chicken as it cooks for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through. 6. Remove from heat, let rest for 2 minutes. 7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Ingredients

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 oz) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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