Description
A heartwarming dish filled with garlic, buttery goodness, and tender chicken, perfect for cozy winter dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Carrots or spinach for added nutrients
Instructions
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear each side until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add the broth, and let simmer. Stir in fresh herbs and additional butter if desired.
- Serve warm with your favorite side dish.
Notes
Allow the sauce to simmer for depth of flavor, and consider adding a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, butter, skillet, comfort food, winter recipes