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Close-up of sliced Weeknight Garlic Chicken breasts coated in a rich, buttery garlic and herb sauce.

Weeknight Garlic Chicken

This recipe provides a fast, reliable dinner with strong garlic flavor for busy cooks. I tested this on a night packed with deadlines, and it delivered exactly what I needed—big garlic flavor with minimal effort and zero guesswork.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a skillet.
  • Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Add garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  • Serve with rice or pasta.

Notes

By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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