Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Preheat the Pan:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the Chicken:
Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan. Sear them for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Combine and Simmer:
Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika, mixing well with the garlic butter sauce.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the garlic butter sauce.
Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breasts. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to soak up the sauce.
Check for Doneness:
Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. It should register at least 165°F (75°C) to ensure it’s fully cooked.
Serve:
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the garlic butter chicken hot, with additional sauce spooned over the top and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Enjoy!
Serve the garlic butter chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables, and enjoy the delicious flavors!
This recipe yields tender and juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce that’s sure to impress your taste buds!
