Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic-Parsley Butter Sauce

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

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic-parsley butter sauce. This American-inspired Super Bowl recipe, 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 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 "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 350 cal/serving

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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 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
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.
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.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice, cooking the sauce for another 30 seconds until well combined.
Step 5: Pour the garlic-parsley butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.