Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Garlic-Lemon Compound Butter

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a subtly infused garlic-lemon herb butter that melts into every savory bite. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper each.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium-low. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring until the butter is melted and garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spoon this garlic-lemon herb butter over the chicken to coat.
  5. Step 5: Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 2 minutes off heat to soak in the flavors before serving.

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