Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Lemon Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic lemon herb butter sauce. This chicken recipe, ready in about 20 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: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3: Add chicken breasts and cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until the underside is golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
Step 4: Flip chicken and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, swirling the pan to melt butter and infuse garlic aroma for 1 minute.
Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, spooning the butter sauce over the chicken for 1-2 minutes until glossy and fragrant.
Step 7: Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving, spooning extra herb butter over the top.