Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Butter and Lemon Sauce

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright garlic butter lemon sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), 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 360 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: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 6 minutes without moving until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and sear the other side for 5 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and garlic is soft but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits, cooking for 1 minute until sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet and spoon the garlic butter lemon sauce over the top. Serve immediately garnished with extra parsley if desired.

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