Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and Herb Sauce

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

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a rich garlic butter herb sauce. This American-inspired game-day 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 380 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 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
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 cook for 6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the pan. Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the chicken continuously for 2 minutes until fragrant and the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from the pan, drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and spoon the garlic herb butter over before serving.