One-Pan Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A simple, flavorful chicken dish cooked in one pan with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs for a bright and aromatic meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 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 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 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano, then add them to the skillet. Sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan and lift any browned bits.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer the chicken in the lemon garlic sauce for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.