Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter Sauce and Green Beans

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Pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a bright lemon butter sauce, and served alongside tender green beans. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, steam 12 oz trimmed fresh green beans in a steamer basket over 1/4 cup boiling water for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Step 7: Serve the chicken breasts drizzled with lemon butter sauce alongside the steamed green beans.

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