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Main Dishes

Chicken Breast with Herb Butter

Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 oz. butter or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Herb Butter

  • 1/3 lb. butter, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Leafy Greens

  • 1/2 lb. leafy greens, such as baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Allow butter to soften at room temperature.
  2. Mix all herb butter ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook chicken in butter or oil over medium heat until fully cooked.
  5. Reduce heat toward the end to prevent drying out.
  6. Serve over leafy greens.
  7. Top with a generous amount of herb butter.