Lemon-Herb Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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A simple yet elegant keto-friendly dish featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and finished with a rich, herb-infused cream sauce that clings to every bite. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto, high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until golden brown underneath.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and edges are crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Pour off excess oil, leaving 1 tsp in skillet.
  5. Step 5: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to skillet and sauté over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Step 6: Pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp lemon juice, stirring constantly until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, then return chicken to skillet to coat evenly with sauce. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through.

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