Morton’s Steakhouse Chicken Christopher – A Buttery, Garlic-Lover’s Dream Recipe
Morton’s Steakhouse Chicken Christopher is a rich and flavorful garlic-butter chicken dish that features tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfectly paired with steamed green beans and roasted potatoes, this recipe is a buttery, garlic-lover’s dream that is simple to prepare yet elegant enough for a special meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Serving
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Steamed green beans
- Roasted potatoes
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and melt until foaming. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release browned bits. Stir in chopped parsley and optional basil. Add red pepper flakes if using for a slight heat. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly and concentrate flavors.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over them. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Serve: Plate the chicken breasts, spoon generous amounts of the garlic butter sauce over them, and serve alongside steamed green beans and roasted potatoes. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for added brightness. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and herbs for the best flavor in the butter sauce.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Red pepper flakes are optional and can be omitted or adjusted to taste for spice level.
- Lemon juice added at the end brightens the rich buttery flavors, but it is optional.
- Pairing with simple sides like steamed green beans and roasted potatoes balances the richness.
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