Maria Miller 
Lemon Butter Chicken is a simple and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken breasts cooked in a light lemon-butter sauce. Fresh parsley adds a bright finish, while garlic and lemon give the dish a fresh, savory flavor without making it too heavy.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon and broth: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well while scraping the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the lemon-butter sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
