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Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken
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Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken

From the kitchen of Ben Feinauer
Prep15 mins
Cook20 mins
Total35 min
Yield4 servings

Ingredients

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Directions

Prep 15 mins · Cook 20 mins · Total 35 min

  1. Step 1
    Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Step 2
    Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3
    Add chicken breasts and sear for on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Step 4
    Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Step 5
    Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet and add minced garlic, cooking for until fragrant.
  6. Step 6
    Return chicken to skillet, top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese, cover until melted.
  7. Step 7
    Serve warm with fresh parsley if desired.

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  • Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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Feinauer Family Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken

From the kitchen of Ben Feinauer

Prep: 15 mins·Cook: 20 mins·Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet and add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese, cover until melted.
  7. Serve warm with fresh parsley if desired.

Cook's Notes

  • Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.