Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
A simple, one-pan dinner featuring seared boneless chicken thighs in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear chicken in a single layer for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan and melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in white wine (or extra broth) and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove lid, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is completely dry before searing to prevent steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Keep heat at medium when adding garlic to prevent burning. If using frozen chicken, ensure it is fully thawed and patted dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: chicken thighs, garlic butter, one-pan dinner, easy weeknight meal, skillet chicken, gluten-free option