Pan-Seared Chicken with Fresh Herb Pan Sauce

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a vibrant fresh herb pan sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 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) and season evenly with 1 tsp 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, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F; remove chicken and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon, simmering for 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Step 7: Return chicken to the pan to coat in the sauce for 1 minute, then serve immediately with sauce spooned on top.

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