Pan-Seared Chicken Pechuga with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Tender chicken breast pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce for a rich and savory meal. This 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 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: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each). Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm. Lower the heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to the same skillet.
  4. Step 4: Once the butter melts, stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Step 6: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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