Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

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Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, finished with a vibrant garlic lemon butter sauce that brightens every bite. This chicken recipe (low carb), 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 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 International cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, cooking for another 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Pour the garlic lemon butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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