Garlic Butter Pan Fried Chicken Breasts Recipe

Step 1

Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.

Step 2

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl combine Italian seasoning, paprika, and onion powder; rub chicken breasts with the prepared seasoning.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook for 6 minutes, undisturbed.

Step 6

Flip over the chicken breasts and add 1 tablespoon butter; continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until cooked through. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F.

Step 7

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside; keep covered.

Step 8

Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet.

Step 9

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.

Step 10

Add parsley, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 10 seconds.

Step 11

Pour in wine or chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 12

Add remaining butter to the skillet and stir until butter is melted.

Step 13

Return chicken to the pan and cook for a minute or two, or until just heated through.

Step 14

Spoon sauce over chicken.

Step 15

Remove from heat.

Step 16

Serve.