Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic-Parsley Butter Sauce

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

Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic-parsley butter sauce. This American Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts; cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice, cooking the sauce for another 30 seconds until well combined.
5. Step 5: Pour the garlic-parsley butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.