Easy keto garlic butter chicken breasts cooked in a rich and fragrant garlic butter sauce in just 15 minutes with just 1 gram of net carbs!
Glorious in its simplicity, this one-pan chicken recipe is full of really amazing flavors with an easy clean up. A quick and healthy dinner that is low carb and keto friendly.
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Nothing beats a flavor infused chicken recipe when you want to get dinner on the table without any hassles. Easy keto chicken breast recipes really are one of my go-to choices when I want something healthy, low carb and most importantly FAST on a busy weeknight.
This one-pan garlic butter chicken is sure to become one of your favorites with just 5 minutes prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The chicken breasts are sautéed in olive oil first to get a crispy and golden-brown exterior. Then the sauce is enriched with a generous dose of butter flavored with garlic and spices.
You can easily adjust the spices so that you never get bored of the flavor - so versatile! It is perfect for pairing with cauliflower rice, roast vegetables, fresh greens or low carb pasta if you're following keto.
You can also serve it with a side of vegetables and pasta for those not following a low carb diet. It really takes the guesswork out of cooking delicious keto meals for the entire family.
Looking for more keto chicken recipes? Try our baked chicken with yogurt and lime or chicken patties with spicy fried cabbage!
Why You'll Love Garlic Butter Chicken
- Full of amazing flavors
- Made in one-pan for easy clean up
- Great for meal prep
- Simple to make with just a few ingredients
- Only 1.1 grams of net carbs(!!)
Ingredients List
To make this recipe you'll only need a total of 9 ingredients.
Chicken breasts - try to use fresh free range skinless and boneless chicken breasts.
Chicken broth - make sure you use chicken broth not chicken stock. It contains less carbs making it more keto-friendly. Remember to always check the nutrition label when buying store bought varieties.
Butter - the butter is the secret to the sauce in this recipe. It adds A LOT of extra flavor to the chicken. Try to use grass-fed butter, and although we highly recommend using it in this recipe you can always substitute it with a light olive oil.
Garlic - Garlic is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Whether you’re adding it to a sauce or using it as a breading, garlic has so many uses. This recipe shows how to add so much extra flavor to your chicken with this simple combination of butter, garlic and herbs. Make sure you use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Olive oil - pairs so well with almost all keto recipes with a number of health benefits.
Parsley - we used plenty of fresh parsley to garnish the chicken breasts. You can also use fresh cilantro or dill as well as any of your favorite fresh herbs.
Seasonings - the seasons we used are chicken seasoning (poultry seasoning), salt and black pepper. These are completely up to you, feel free to use any of your favorite seasonings. Italian seasoning also works great as a substitute for poultry seasoning and contains lots of similar herbs.
How To Make Garlic Butter Chicken
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan or skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5 minutes on each side until they're golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 2
Next, we'll make the garlic butter sauce for chicken. Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth over a high heat. Add the butter to the pan over a medium-high heat and mix it until melted.
Step 3
Add the garlic and seasonings and continue to cook for a few seconds while mixing, until golden and fragrant. Turn the heat off, and with the pan still on the stove return the chicken to the pan. Use a spoon to cover the chicken with the sauce to infuse the flavors.
Step 4
Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley or coriander and your favorite low carb sides.
Serving Suggestions
A simple side of steamed vegetables or fresh greens goes perfectly well with this recipe. If you feel like serving it with something extra special, we love this chicken with our loaded cauliflower mash or crispy green bean fries!
Storage Tips
In the fridge: any leftover chicken breasts can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Make sure they're covered well or stored in an air tight container.
In the freezer: you can also store these chicken breasts in the freezer for up to four months. Make sure they've cooled to room temperature and store them in a freezer-proof bag or container.
Easy Meal Prep Tips
One-pan chicken dishes are a great way to cook up a big batch of meals in one fell swoop. This recipe for garlic butter chicken is easy to prepare and tastes great with a side of steamed broccoli.
Make a batch of chicken today and freeze them in freezer-proof containers with a portion of broccoli or other steamed vegetable. Toss them in the microwave for a few minutes as an easy on-the-go lunch or dinner when you don't have time to cook!
More Easy Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Skewers with Chermoula Sauce
- Roast Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Cheese
- One-Pan Easy Balsamic Chicken
- Chicken Meatballs with Zoodles
One-pan chicken dishes are a great way to cook up a big batch of meals in one fell swoop. This recipe for garlic butter chicken is easy to prepare and tastes great with a side of steamed broccoli. Make a batch today and freeze them for your meal prep.
This easy and delicious recipe for garlic butter chicken breasts is low carb and keto! It’s a simple one pan dish made with just a few ingredients.
Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- 5 tablespoon Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoon Parsley or Cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Seasoning or a spice blend of your choice
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side, until the exterior turns golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth over high heat. Add the butter to the pan and mix it until it melts over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and seasonings and continue to cook for a few seconds, until slightly golden and fragrant. Turn the heat off, and with the pan still on the stove return the chicken to the pan. Use a spoon to cover the chicken breasts with the sauce to infuse the flavors.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and chosen side dishes.
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