Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Take a boneless, skinless chicken breast, cook it to perfection, and top it with homemade garlic herb butter. That’s it! Serve this over rice, with a lovely simple salad, or both! Plus, this whole Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter recipe can be done in under 30 minutes, which makes it great for those busy weekday evenings when you need dinner done in a flash.

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even ¾-inch thickness
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ cup butter, slightly softened
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or finely chopped fresh basil