One Pan Dinner Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets
One Pan Dinner Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken cutlets into a culinary delight. Bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection, this meal is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy an aromatic, restaurant-quality dinner at home that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap chicken for turkey or add vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers to enhance flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.