Tasty Butter Garlic Chicken

This easy Buttery Garlic Chicken comes with juicy, soft chicken soaked in a creamy garlic butter sauce with wine for deeper taste! You can whip up this no-fuss stovetop chicken dish in just 15 minutes, making it a hit family dinner choice when you're busy but still want something tasty without spending all evening cooking.

I threw this together last night when I had no dinner plans, and now my hubby wants it every week. You just can't say no to that delicious garlic butter sauce!

Key Ingredients and Smart Buying Advice

• Chicken Breasts: Pick ones roughly the same thickness for consistent cooking
• 21 Salute Seasoning: Found at Trader Joe's, or just grab some poultry seasoning instead
• White Wine: Gives the sauce extra flavor (chicken stock works fine too)
• Butter: Go with unsalted so you can adjust saltiness yourself
• Fresh Garlic: Freshly minced gives you way better taste
• Olive Oil: Helps get that beautiful golden chicken exterior

Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

1. Flatten the Chicken: Smack chicken breasts until they're even using a meat pounder or rolling pin. This makes the meat more tender and cooks it uniformly.
2. Add Flavors: Dust both chicken sides with 21 Salute Seasoning (or poultry seasoning), sea salt, and some black pepper.
3. Warm Your Pan: Pour olive oil into a big skillet over medium-high heat. Wait until it's nice and hot before cooking.
4. Brown One Side: Put your seasoned chicken in and leave it alone for 5 minutes. Don't move it around - that's how you get that tasty brown crust.
5. Cook The Other Side: Flip the chicken and let it cook another 5 minutes until it's done (should hit 165°F inside).
6. Let Chicken Sit: Move chicken to a plate and give it a moment. This keeps all the juices inside for better taste.
7. Flavor The Pan: Pour white wine (or chicken stock) into the hot pan - watch out, it'll sizzle! This pulls up all those tasty brown bits stuck to the bottom.
8. Make Your Sauce: Drop butter into the pan and let it melt as you stir. Add your minced garlic and cook just until you can smell it, about a minute.
9. Mix Everything: Put the chicken back in the pan and turn it around in the sauce. Spoon extra sauce over each piece.
10. Add Final Touch: Throw on some fresh chopped parsley if you want, and serve it hot right away.

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I found this out the hard way when my first try didn't get that nice golden outside. You've gotta be a bit patient!

Ideal Quick Dinner Answer

This buttery garlic chicken has gotten me through so many busy nights. When I'm tired after work and thinking about ordering food, I remember I can make this in 15 minutes using just one pan. You don't need fancy ingredients, yet it turns out amazing every time. Even if you're not great at cooking, you can nail this recipe.

Countless Ways To Serve It

You can pair this chicken with almost anything, making meal planning super easy. Try it with some roasted veggies for a healthier meal, or put it on top of buttery noodles when you want comfort food. Any chicken you don't finish makes great sandwiches or salad toppers tomorrow. My family loves it most with creamy mashed potatoes that soak up all that wonderful sauce.

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Choosing The Right Wine

Any dry white wine works in this dish, but I really like using Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc because they add fresh flavors that go great with garlic butter. Pick something you'd drink on its own - cooking doesn't remove the taste, it actually makes it stronger. If you don't want to use alcohol, chicken broth with a splash of lemon juice works just as well.

Easy Twists To Mix Things Up

We keep this dish exciting by changing it up now and then. Sometimes I toss in some sliced mushrooms before adding the wine for a more earthy flavor, or throw in some cherry tomatoes that get all juicy in the sauce. Adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to your butter creates totally different seasonal flavors, and a little bit of red pepper flakes gives it a nice gentle kick.

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Closing Thoughts

This buttery garlic chicken has become one of my favorite go-to meals when I need something that looks fancy but isn't hard to make. The rich, creamy sauce with wine and loads of garlic turns basic chicken breasts into something that seems like it took hours. Nobody needs to know it was actually super easy - that can be our secret.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What is 21 Salute Seasoning?

It's a no-salt flavor mix from Trader Joe's. You can swap in any basic chicken seasoning instead.

→ Why pound the chicken?

Making the chicken flat helps it cook the same all over and keeps parts from getting too dry.

→ Can I use chicken thighs?

For sure, boneless thighs work great but need a few extra minutes to cook through.

→ Why does the recipe say not to move the chicken?

Keeping it still while cooking makes a nice brown outside and stops it from sticking to the pan.

→ What sides go well with this?

This chicken tastes great with rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or any roasted veggies.