Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Breast

Name: Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Breast
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
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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20 minTotal time

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350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

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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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

Steps

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