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Close-up of Skillet Garlic Herb Chicken With Pan Sauce, glistening with herb-infused sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

Skillet Garlic Herb Chicken With Pan Sauce

This recipe for skillet garlic herb chicken with pan sauce delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients and quick preparation. It's perfect for a weeknight family dinner or a casual gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 oz each
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic 4 cloves
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock or dry white wine
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • 12-inch skillet
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. Pound thicker parts of chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet to even their thickness.
  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Dab chicken dry with paper towels, then season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper then add to skillet.
  3. Cook chicken about 5 - 6 minutes per side or until center registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce burner temperature slightly, then melt 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Add in garlic and sage and saute until garlic is golden brown, about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Dice remaining butter into 3 pieces then add to skillet along with thyme and rosemary. Stir until butter is melted.
  6. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over top. Serve warm.

Notes

Look for the poultry herb blend pack in the produce section, so you don't have to purchase all three separately. Feel free to swap out the herbs for others you like.

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