Garlic Butter Chicken and Shrimp Skillet
This Garlic Butter Chicken and Shrimp Skillet is the perfect surf-and-turf dish for busy weeknights. Tender, juicy chicken breasts pair beautifully with plump, succulent shrimp, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. With simple, wholesome ingredients, you’ll have a flavorful, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast iron pan
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder optional, for spice
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder (if using). Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 2 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp:
- In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp of butter.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Lower the heat and melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and thyme.
- Combine Chicken and Shrimp:
- Return the chicken and shrimp to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce. Let them heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Details:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet/Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Low-carb, Gluten-free
- Keywords:
- Garlic butter chicken, shrimp skillet, chicken and shrimp recipe, easy dinner, surf and turf, 30-minute meal
- Nutrition (Per Serving):
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Notes
For extra flavor, you can deglaze the pan with white wine before making the garlic butter sauce.
Add a handful of baby spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a twist.
Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter.
Add a handful of baby spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a twist.
Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter.