Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon Sage Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Seared until golden brown and finished with a fragrant lemon-sage butter sauce, ideal with roasted potatoes or steamed greens. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh, chopped sage
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, add lemon juice, 1 tbsp sage, and 2 tbsp butter. Spoon pan juices over chicken and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.