Herb Garden Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Tender chicken breasts pan-seared with a medley of fresh garden herbs, garlic, and lemon, finished with a touch of butter for a rich, aromatic dish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet, then add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme to the skillet; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 lemon (zested and juiced), 1 tbsp butter, and cook for 1 more minute to create a sauce.
4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes more to heat through before serving.