15-Minute Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken
This 15-Minute Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken is your ultimate weeknight hero — tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and drenched in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Cooked entirely in one skillet, this fast stovetop chicken dinner delivers restaurant-level flavor with minimal effort or cleanup. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect go-to for busy nights when you want something delicious without the fuss.
Equipment
- Large Skillet (nonstick or stainless steel)
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
- Meat thermometer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1½ lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, pounded evenly
- 1–2 tsp Poultry Seasoning (or oregano, thyme, rosemary blend)
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cup Dry White Wine or Chicken Broth
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, finely minced
- 2 tsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ¾ inch). Season both sides with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5 minutes undisturbed to build a golden crust.
- Flip and sear the other side for about 5 minutes, until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside to rest.
- Turn heat to low. Pour in wine or broth, scraping up the browned bits (fond) from the pan to release flavor.
- Add butter to the pan and stir until melted. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring continuously until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat thoroughly in sauce, spooning over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.