Description
Garlic Chicken Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and coated in a fragrant garlic sauce, with a hint of lemon and fresh herbs. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile; serve it with rice or veggies for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, Garlic Chicken Skillet promises to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg