Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves, minced garlic
to taste salt
to taste pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Cook for 1 minute until sauce bubbles gently.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through and absorb flavors.