This Garlic Butter Herb Chicken Skillet is a delicious and satisfying keto dinner that features golden seared chicken in a creamy herb sauce. It’s a perfect low carb comfort food option for busy weeknights, making it an ideal cozy family recipe.
With simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this skillet meal is sure to become a favorite in your weeknight keto meal rotation.
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet
This recipe showcases tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh herbs. The dish is ready in about 30 minutes and serves 4 people, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the thyme and rosemary.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy herb sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 400kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
