Description
Tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and basted in a rich blend of butter, fresh garlic, rosemary, and thyme for an authentic Italian flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place chicken in the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the butter, smashed garlic, rosemary, and thyme sprigs.
- Tilt the pan and spoon the melting herb butter over the chicken continuously for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American