Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Fresh Herb Mezzanine Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a vibrant herb sauce inspired by the concept of a mezzanine layer, adding fresh, aromatic layers of flavor. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, boneless skinless, salt, black pepper 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: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp minced shallots to the skillet, sautéing for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine and cook for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup chopped basil, 2 tbsp chopped mint, and 2 tbsp lemon juice, cooking for 1 minute to release aromas.
  6. Step 6: Remove skillet from heat and whisk in 2 tbsp butter until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the fresh herb mezzanine sauce generously over each chicken breast before serving.

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