Pan-Roasted Chicken with Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

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Tender pan-roasted chicken breasts finished with a vibrant herb butter inspired by the spirit of the. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown and edges are crispy.
Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the chicken as it cooks for another 5 minutes until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and drizzle with 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving to absorb the herb butter flavors.