Description
A delightful and easy weeknight dinner featuring golden chicken breasts sautéed in garlic and thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 head of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up brown bits from the skillet.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepared a day in advance and reheated. Use fresh garlic for an even richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg