Pan-Seared Chicken with Fresh Dill and Lemon

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A simple, flavorful main course with golden chicken and bright herb-lemon sauce, ready in 25 minutes. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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 American cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1/4 cup chicken broth and squeeze juice from half a lemon. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and return chicken to the skillet. Cook for 1 more minute to coat with sauce.

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