Description

This garlic butter chicken recipe features seared chicken and sauteed mushrooms, all in a flavorful butter, garlic and herb sauce. A super easy dinner option that always gets rave reviews from family and friends!

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
4 tablespoons butter (divided use)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Place the chicken in a single layer in the pan; you may have to work in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
Step 4: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Cook for 4-5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
Step 6: Return the chicken to the pan. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and the Italian seasoning, then stir until the butter is melted.
Step 7: Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then serve.

Notes

Cut chicken into similar sized pieces for even cooking. Cook in a single layer to ensure a golden brown crust rather than steaming. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Serves well over mashed potatoes, rice, or cauliflower rice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 206 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 138 mg

Keywords: garlic butter chicken, mushrooms, easy dinner, chicken thighs, low carb