Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Herb Lemon Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a bright garlic, herb, and lemon butter sauce that elevates simple poultry to a flavorful entrée. This American-inspired 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them, until golden brown and edges are crispy. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir butter and garlic around chicken for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, stirring to combine and cook for an additional 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 5: Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over chicken, and spoon sauce over before serving.