Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic and Paprika Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a rich garlic-paprika butter sauce for a flavorful, simple dinner. This American-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika, pressing gently to adhere the spices.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes without moving until the underside is golden brown and releases easily.
Step 4: Flip the chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the chicken continuously for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the butter slightly browns.
Step 6: Remove chicken to a plate, drizzle the garlic-paprika butter from the pan over top, and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.